- plural of athlete.
athletes
Example Sentences
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Suddenly, I’m fired up and interviewing athletes every day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The restraining order follows a Colorado court ruling on July 31 that granted athletes who began their collegiate careers in the 2022-23 season a fifth year of eligibility for the upcoming season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
This volume’s collage-like spreads serve as a look book for weekend athletes and a reference work for the fashion-curious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Sometimes, the outfits are aces, leaving athletes feeling good and playing well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Yeah, I got it,” Z said as he took a step back and transferred his weight to the front of his feet like athletes did when they needed to be ready to move fast.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
