Paralympic

American

[par-uh-lim-pik] / ˌpær əˈlɪm pɪk /

Sometimes Para

adjective

of or relating to the Paralympic Games.

Paralympic British

/ ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the Paralympics

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Olympic and Paralympic Committee recognized that its athletes might not be the most popular guests at the party—and made sure to warn them about the potentially frosty reception.

From The Wall Street Journal

Olympic and Paralympic Committee assured the IOC that visas will not be a problem in 2028 as the groups have worked closely with the federal government for years.

From Los Angeles Times

Olympic and Paralympic Committee to try to cool the controversy.

From Los Angeles Times

Olympic and Paralympic Committee, meanwhile, said it is working with the Diplomatic Security Service, which is under the umbrella of the State Department, unlike ICE, which is part of Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times

“As we prepare for ... the greatest Olympic and Paralympic Games in history — we will continue to focus on the fundamentals, the things that shape how a city feels to the people who live here and the millions who will visit,” Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times

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