- plural of athlete.
athletes
Example Sentences
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Great Britain hope to qualify and in a bid to boost their chances, they are looking to identify male and female athletes from other sports who have the potential to convert.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
There are also wrestlers, basketball players and track athletes on the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
ACL tears are particularly common in sports such as soccer, basketball and skiing, where athletes frequently pivot, stop abruptly or jump.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Veritas opened in April and had 100 athletes paying about $500 a month by July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Let me get you home, Melody. Top athletes need their sleep. We’ll do some more tomorrow.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
