athletic
Example Sentences
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In a tribute to Noah issued via police, his family described him as a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 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
Those who test positive must participate in male, mixed, or open events, with rare exceptions for XY people whose disorders mean they don’t have any sort of athletic edge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Navigating a busy athletic facility during peak workout hours posed a challenge for the agents on my security detail, but they managed it well.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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