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[sprint] / sprɪnt /


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The Italian, who won the sprint race at Silverstone earlier on Saturday, was faster than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.175 seconds.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

But Hamilton's downbeat remarks are a reflection of not only qualifying but his experience in the sprint.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Plus, Ronaldo and Messi shine, Iran’s sprint to leave the U.S. and Jason Gay on the tournament’s juiciest rivalry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

She’s late, and the film makes a hysterical cut to Maddie in a near-dead sprint, trying to make it to work on time.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The way a good sprint turns your breath to a low whistle, the way it spring-loads your knees: that was my drink.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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