athlete

Example Sentences

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That’s a hardship unknown to Winter Olympic athletes from Europe and North American.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire victims experienced something of such magnitude, they might believe, that it overshadows other, carefully honed parts of their identity — such as being a good friend or student or athlete, Leskin said.

From Los Angeles Times

A number of exceptions apply and the ban will not affect lawful permanent residents, many existing visa holders, diplomats, or athletes travelling for major sporting events.

From BBC

Jones: I come from a family of athletes, so even though I’m supposed to lead with my emotions, I know how to turn them off to do the job.

From Los Angeles Times

"We must all do better to support our clean athletes by catching the dirty ones, especially those at the pinnacle of sport," he added.

From BBC