marathon
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A grassroots community event in the game “World of Warcraft,” the Race to World First is more of a marathon, sometimes lasting over a month.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Vance's frustration was clear as he addressed the media after the marathon talks that went through the night in Islamabad but failed to produce a deal to turn a two-week ceasefire into lasting peace.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
After marathon talks in Pakistan between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal in the early hours of Sunday, S&P 500 futures and bitcoin were moving lower and oil higher.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026
With Spalding pitching, Forest City contested the Nationals in a marathon affair.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
I stayed home with Willy Saturday night and we watched World War Z and then had a Mario Kart marathon until I felt bug-eyed and useless.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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