the Olympics
noun
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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Thomas, who once sought to compete in the Olympics, argued in a lawsuit challenging World Aquatics’ competitive ban against transgender women that the rule was unlawful and discriminatory.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This is especially important as the team looks ahead to World Cup 2027 and the Olympics in Los Angeles the following year.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 29 June 2025
His fashion is featured on runways, in retail stores and at the Olympics and Paralympics.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, who coached Flagg on the USA Select Team ahead of the Olympics last year, praised Flagg for his attention to detail on that end of the floor after their time together.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This is especially important as the team looks ahead to World Cup 2027 and the Olympics in Los Angeles the following year.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 29 June 2025
His fashion is featured on runways, in retail stores and at the Olympics and Paralympics.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, who coached Flagg on the USA Select Team ahead of the Olympics last year, praised Flagg for his attention to detail on that end of the floor after their time together.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Olympics
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“The Olympics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Olympics. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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