sprint
Example Sentences
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“It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” she said.
Out of politeness, you extend this assumption even if you’ve seen the teller sprint for the sofa at family gatherings when the time comes to clear the table or grab a broom.
From Salon
He has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in sprinting again, feeling he still has "a few years left in me on the track" despite his retirement.
From BBC
The sprint for more munitions is a welcome development and a timely reminder that the U.S. can still choose to defend itself and its global interests.
"I'm very excited to join the sprinting field and compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games," Prescod said in the statement.
From BBC
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