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
Anta and rival brands like Li Ning offer similar athletic footwear for a significantly reduced price—an advantage vis-à-vis more premium-priced foreign brands as China endures an economic slowdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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
I scanned my room for inspiration and spotted my collection of sports trophies won over the years, usually for good sportsmanship, as I was never the best player, or even very athletic.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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