body-building
Example Sentences
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Synonymous with James Bond, the late Scottish star first found fame through modelling and body-building before landing a few small theatre and TV roles.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
The full Arnold Sports Festival was canceled last year, though a small body-building competition was held in September.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2022
Jenner’s campaign invites inevitable comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former body-building champion turned movie star, businessman and reality television host who was elected governor during the 2003 recall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2021
Working on a building site, he spent much of his spare time body-building in gyms, which led to an ad-agency job modelling swimwear.
From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2020
Isn't it reasonable then to conclude that if a man should fail to eat enough lime for his body-building, his bones would suffer.
From Evening Round Up More Good Stuff Like Pep by Hunter, William Crosbie
