the Olympic Games
noun
formal
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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The tentative deal, known as an Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement, goes before the council’s ad hoc committee on the Olympic Games on Tuesday, then to the full council.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Her long-term ambitions include sideline reporting, anchoring, and covering major global events ranging from the Olympic Games and Super Bowl to the NBA All-Star Game.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The cash commitment from the IOC comes after growing calls in recent years to pay prize money at the Olympic Games.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Pitchford said many residents view the cauldron as a lasting symbol of both the Olympic Games and Summerhill's own story.
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Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Her long-term ambitions include sideline reporting, anchoring, and covering major global events ranging from the Olympic Games and Super Bowl to the NBA All-Star Game.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The cash commitment from the IOC comes after growing calls in recent years to pay prize money at the Olympic Games.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Pitchford said many residents view the cauldron as a lasting symbol of both the Olympic Games and Summerhill's own story.
—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“The Olympic Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Olympic%20Games. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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