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marathon

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

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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