athletic

Example Sentences

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The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

So what might happen if athletic departments lost their tax-exempt, charitable status?

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It was there that his athletic skills got him noticed by the Eastern Arizona College football coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Mr. Bediako sued the NCAA, and an Alabama state judge—who had donated to the university’s athletic department—ruled in his favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He’s tall and athletic, with blond hair that looks like the wind blew it all to one side of his head and the same round baby cheeks Boo has.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko