sprint

Example Sentences

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It was the Kings’ most one-sided loss in more than a month, not exactly the way it wanted to start its final sprint to the postseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

But Lloyd was about to sprint in the other direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

So with his season on the line on Sunday, McCollum drew up a diagonal full-court sprint that befuddled the Gators’ defense and ended with a wide-open 3-pointer for junior Alvaro Folgueiras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Marathon was decided by a late-charging sprint from Nathan Martin, the winner who received $25,000 for first place.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The searing pain created by his desperate sprint had blocked any sendings he might have received from Tiamat.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville