marathon

Example Sentences

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His other daughters, Emily and Harriet, will be running their first marathon in London alongside their father.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But Gabelli stressed that his firm, like many other value investors, is taking a long-term marathon approach to investing.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

There are the guides that suggest one task a day for 30 days; the ones that stretch the process across four weekends; the ones that amount to a 16-hour cleaning marathon.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Celebrities have to be prepared for the marathon at all times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“It’s all good, though. He and I will hang out and have like a marathon session of Resurrection or something.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green