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marathon

[mar-uh-thon, -thuhn] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /
NOUN
long-distance race
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Andreas Almgren, a 31-year-old from Sweden who had never run a competitive marathon before Sunday, pulled away from a crowded field to win the New York City Marathon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

In June, when the full council discussed changes to the board, during a marathon meeting about what would go on Tuesday’s ballot, panel President Marqueece Harris-Dawson also indicated that the current setup can cause confusion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Most aren’t recognized by their customers, who typically take twice as long as they do to finish a marathon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

In addition to the half marathon, the event includes a 12K that begins in San Diego and crosses into Mexico, and a 10K in Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The following day, while Barack went off for a marathon session of meetings on the economy, I went to visit a school for girls.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Lindsey has also run several marathons in memory of her late husband, who died in 2024, four and half years after his diagnosis of motor neurone disease.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

"You don't need to run marathons," Corral said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

But after losing much of his depth perception, he traded that passion for running, completing 79 marathons, his family said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

Some reports focused on the strangest claims by Arday of his personal achievements, including that he ran 30 marathons in 35 days, some partly with a fracture in his leg.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

"Don't get me wrong. I hope all that happens so y'all can buy this store and I can retire, kick back and watch Law and Order marathons all day, every day."

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds


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