the Olympics
noun
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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Read on for our guide to the best hotels, things to do, places to eat and drink, and shops in Livigno, with tips from local experts John Cusini and Vania Cusini (no relation), an internationally renowned artist who is creating some sculptures for the Olympics.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Rainfall amounts in the Olympics and Washington Cascades could reach as high as 5 inches, NWS Seattle said in a hydrologic outlook.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Rice emphasized that Givens’ deep institutional knowledge of the Olympics and Winston’s entertainment instincts will make for a potent mix.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Plus, if the three siblings make the Olympics in the same year in different sports, the rarity of the event would only add to their lore.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Rainfall amounts in the Olympics and Washington Cascades could reach as high as 5 inches, NWS Seattle said in a hydrologic outlook.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Rice emphasized that Givens’ deep institutional knowledge of the Olympics and Winston’s entertainment instincts will make for a potent mix.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Plus, if the three siblings make the Olympics in the same year in different sports, the rarity of the event would only add to their lore.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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