Examples of World Cup in a Sentence
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The brand first debuted the model in 2022 in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
In August, the Open Water Swimming World Cup, to be held in the Seine in Paris, was canceled because of low water quality after above-average rainfall.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Other women’s figure skating and gymnastics competitions in the Olympics have also topped the 2015 World Cup.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Edey, who represented his native Canada at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, was named the Big Ten player of the year for the second season in a row and has led his team in points and rebounds in each round so far.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
In approving funding for the World Cup, supporters overcame early skepticism from some lawmakers, who doubted how matches played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City would benefit Kansas beyond the metro area.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Fernandez led Team Canada to a win over Team USA in the bronze medal game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in September.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
After playing soccer all four years at UCLA, Lauren joined the U.S. women's soccer team at the Olympics and the World Cup.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
In August, the Open Water Swimming World Cup, to be held in the Seine in Paris, was canceled because of low water quality after above-average rainfall.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Other women’s figure skating and gymnastics competitions in the Olympics have also topped the 2015 World Cup.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Edey, who represented his native Canada at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, was named the Big Ten player of the year for the second season in a row and has led his team in points and rebounds in each round so far.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
In approving funding for the World Cup, supporters overcame early skepticism from some lawmakers, who doubted how matches played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City would benefit Kansas beyond the metro area.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Many trace the start of the renaissance to 1999, when the U.S. won the World Cup and winning goal-scorer Brandi Chastain slid at midfield, peeled off her jersey to reveal only a sports bra and twirled the shirt joyously over her head.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Fernandez led Team Canada to a win over Team USA in the bronze medal game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in September.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
After playing soccer all four years at UCLA, Lauren joined the U.S. women's soccer team at the Olympics and the World Cup.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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“World Cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Cup. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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