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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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Example Sentences

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He has competed in marathons around the world, including a recent race in Antarctica.

From Los Angeles Times

Disney executives are hoping “Fire and Ash” is at the start of an equally robust box office marathon.

From The Wall Street Journal

One by one, they came to receive a hug from their bald coach who looks fit enough to run a marathon.

From Los Angeles Times

WITCH, an acronym for We Intend To Cause Havoc, lived up to their name, with fans clamouring outside sold-out venues, hoping to watch marathon shows that sometimes lasted from 19:00 to 02:00.

From BBC

Towards the end of the TV marathon, Putin was asked a series of quickfire questions, touching on his views on friendship, religion, the motherland and love at first sight.

From BBC