the Olympic Games

noun

formal
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years

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In 2028, Los Angeles will host the Olympic Games. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 17 June 2026 The cash commitment from the IOC comes after growing calls in recent years to pay prize money at the Olympic Games. 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 Vallely sees it as bigger than the Super Bowl or the Olympic Games given the extraordinary viewership and engagement from fans around the world. Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Olympic Games

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“The Olympic Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Olympic%20Games. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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