athlete
Example Sentences
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Now 58 years old, he was a talented athlete growing up, playing semiprofessional soccer while completing his studies.
Most superb college athletes have little chance of playing professionally.
This is a brave new world for athletes and the teams that employ them.
From Los Angeles Times
Restricted mobility is a major issue for most Palestinian athletes as it makes it nearly impossible for athletes of similar levels from different cities to train together.
From Barron's
Chief Executive Elliott Hill said Nike was “in the middle innings of our comeback,” as the company tries to redouble its focus on the needs of athletes and faces caution from budget-conscious consumers.
From MarketWatch
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