marathon
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Now comes the hard part: a regulatory marathon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
"Pregnancy is like running a marathon, your body has been though so much and you can do more than you think," she said.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The ranks of America’s marathon commuters have grown since the pandemic, with many workers moving farther away from city centers for cheaper housing and more space.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The Gavin and Stacey star is running in support of a text message crisis line where she volunteers, and this will be her third marathon.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
My body is filled with so much adrenaline, I could probably run a whole marathon, not just a half.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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