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[sprint] / sprɪnt /


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Lungs still pumping from that touchline sprint at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho landed at Chelsea days after guiding Porto to a remarkable Champions League triumph and declared himself a 'Special One'.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

This was the problem that led to Norris challenging Russell in the early laps of the sprint, only for his pace to drop off dramatically at about one-third distance.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Victory in the sprint, with Antonelli only fourth, moved him three points closer to the Italian, who dominated the first half of the season.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The sprint workout also altered more than 200 metabolites and rapidly increased levels of proteins involved in blood vessel growth, tissue remodeling, and hormonal signaling.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

As she takes off in a full sprint, I fall back and collapse into the tall grass.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

They found that six 30-second, all-out sprints changed nearly one-quarter of the proteins measured in the blood immediately after exercise.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

The person now works at a start-up also focused on AI, and said their work-life balance has improved, working closer to 50-60 hours a week, "outside of sprints".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

This year's race begins in Monaco on 22 August and finishes in Granada on 13 September, with 21 stages across three weeks including time trials, sprints, rolling hills and high mountains.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The kid known for his electric speed ranks only ninth in total sprints on his own team and his average speed has been below his teammate Aymeric Laporte’s—even though Laporte is a central defender.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Walter sprints to the menagerie to get me, but by the time I get there Earl has already hauled August away.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Over the weekend, China hosted the second edition of the World Humanoid Games where robots boxed, sprinted and marched.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

In one, apparently written during or after an overseas golfing trip, Harp apologizes for having sprinted after the president for lack of a golf cart.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

A couple walking along the beach sprinted out of the way as the small plane dropped down, Griffin said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Just before the buzzer sounded, Beasley sprinted from the 3-point arc to the hoop and fended off an opponent to snag his fourth rebound of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

As the fetterlings turned the final curve, I sprinted toward my injured friend.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

Video captured by KBAK/KBFX showed crowds of spectators and football players in full gear sprinting toward the exits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Just three minutes of sprinting may produce a molecular response that looks very different from what happens after 90 minutes of moderate exercise.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Now consistently able to produce personal-best performances, the silverware is beginning to follow, and this golden moment signalled a changing of the guard at the top of British sprinting.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

One of the most haunting shots is Odysseus sprinting out of Hades chased by an army of the dead who regret following him into battle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

He ran back the way they’d come, sprinting along the low wall.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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