the Olympics
noun
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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Despite recent recruitment gains, McDonnell said the council needs to fund the new hires now, so the department can staff up in time for the Olympics.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Ask for suggestions on where to see art nouveau architecture, inquire about somewhere to watch the Olympics, mention Prague Spring—they’re game for conversation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s also Latvian blueliner Alberts Šmits, who was a standout at the Olympics.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Ask for suggestions on where to see art nouveau architecture, inquire about somewhere to watch the Olympics, mention Prague Spring—they’re game for conversation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s also Latvian blueliner Alberts Šmits, who was a standout at the Olympics.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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 5 May. 2026.
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