Olympics

American

[uh-limp-iks, oh-limp-iks] / əˈlɪmp ɪks, oʊˈlɪmp ɪks /

plural noun

Olympic Games; an international sports competition held every four years. The Summer and Winter Olympic Games are staggered and held two years apart.

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The UK government says it is in "discussions about supporting potential bids" for the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

After taking the Winter Olympics and the Oscars parties by storm, the boys were back.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In recent months there has been growing momentum behind a possible attempt to bring the Olympics back to the UK for a fourth time.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In 2028, the agency will have to deal with the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the presidential election, including two nominating conventions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Because there were so many fencers competing at the Junior Olympics, the tournament was more than four days long.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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