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jog

[jog] / dʒɒg /


VERB
run for recreation
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Whatever it takes to jog Mookie Betts’ memory, to remind him he’s Mookie freakin’ Betts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Burnham has also chatted while on a jog with popular athlete Farah, who has millions of followers across social media platforms.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Northern Territory Police Force Commissioner Martin Dole said that 25 years was a "significant milestone" and that he hoped the release of new images could jog memories or lead to a tip-off.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

And then there’s Early, who opens the film running through the streets on Maddie’s morning jog to work.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

“I said no,” I snapped back, walking so fast he practically had to jog to keep up.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Studies suggest that in the 1970s, players walked, jogged or ran an average of 8.7km per match - and this rose to a peak of 11.4km in the 1990s, but has since dropped.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

They kept up their discussions well past midnight, then often jogged together the next morning.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 10, 2026

Veteran left-hander Brent Suter jogged in with the bases loaded.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 7, 2026

Jack Nowell replaced Watson as he was assessed for signs of concussion, but six minutes later, Watson jogged back on to the pitch and proceeded to play the remainder of the Lions' 24-21 win.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

As for Penelope, even as she jogged along, trying in vain to keep the galloping children in sight, the “do not think of elk” principle was in full force.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

The school has decided to get rid of its branded blazer, the branded pinafore, branded shorts and PE jogging bottoms.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The elderly people across the street are trapped inside with no supplies; the one woman who had the bad judgment to go jogging, pre-enclosure, comes back ragged.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, dancing or jogging stimulate bone formation by placing strain on the skeleton.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

Elon Musk loves to show off his Optimus prototype, recently filmed jogging in short strides.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

A few people are jogging or on their bikes.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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