sprint
verb (used without object)
to race or move at full speed, especially for a short distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
sprinter
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a word derived from
sprint.
Example Sentences
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In athletics, where rain tumbled down over several days, Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson did the 100m-200m double and was named men's MVP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
And so at the Humanoid Games, when one robot sprinter reacted to the starting gun by sitting down, then lying on its back and gazing at the sky, viewers saw a fellow casualty of burnout.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Entertainer Josephine Baker, disco icons Dianna Ross and Donna Summer, and Olympic gold-medal-winning sprinter Florence Griffith-Joyner - whose dramatic acrylic sets often distracted headline writers from her record-setting performances - have all pioneered nail art.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
"It's a good first step towards changing track and field for the better," said Usain Bolt, event ambassador and the greatest sprinter in history.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Sena the sprinter, Sena the striker, so useless in the water!
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
