marathon
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Critics, however, said the move reversed steps taken by Japan to modernise its corporate culture long centred around marathon work hours.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The companies said they want to explore new weather markets for sporting events, for example, citing local ski conditions and marathon race days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Someone who is training for a marathon is going to need to drink more fluids than someone who is largely sedentary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The marathon ended Sunday with Dudamel literally enthroned by, and serenaded by, Chris Martin of the band Coldplay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
She’s training for her second marathon in November, doing extra-long runs on the weekends, and she’s attempting to be open to all new experiences.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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Its previous events are often watched by hundreds of thousands of people online, with GDQ's charity marathons having raised "62 million dollars for charities in the last 16 years", according to business director Ashley Farkas.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It can be hard to resist videos of humanoid robots dancing, running marathons and sometimes crashing spectacularly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
She had several years of good health where she was able to go on a trip with her sister to New Zealand, move to Bristol, take circus classes and run half marathons.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
They can mix cocktails, run marathons and fold laundry.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
“No way! I love Hila Harari. She’s my favorite. You know, Bravo marathons her episodes every Wednesday. I watch them all religiously.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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