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

George Russell led team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominated qualifying for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

But they tell me it’s confidential, which makes me mad enough to sprint back into the ward to see if they’re lying to me.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick