- plural of athlete.
athletes
Example Sentences
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Frequently, when states pass laws barring transgender athletes from competition, the result can feel overwhelmingly personal to those affected, since the number of people excluded in a given state can be counted on your fingers.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Dorsey has a long history of sending athletes to the professional leagues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
It counts many prominent Thai figures as its alumni, from diplomats and athletes to several prime ministers.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Following significant increases in the participation rates of female athletes in high school and college, women athletes have been at the heart of major success for American athletics.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
By the end of the Olympic Games, those same athletes left the stadium with a new flag and a new name: Zambia.”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
