the Olympic Games
noun
formal
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
Examples of the Olympic Games in a Sentence
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Bass, who spent part of the week in Paris examining preparations for the Olympic Games, has stayed out of the debate so far.
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
North Korea hasn't been part of the Olympic Games since 2012.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Public officials have tried to spin hosting the Olympic Games as a climate benefit, but the actual event is not environmentally friendly.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The younger Redondo is already making a name for himself, having helped the Argentina U23 team qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Both nations have diverse histories with the Olympic Games.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The sport, which is more commonly known as breakdancing, will be contested at the Olympic Games for the first time ever in Paris, with men's and women's fields of 20 competitors each.
—Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
After meeting at college in 2017, the duo have been on a near-seven-year mission to represent their country at the Olympic Games.
—Ben Church, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Paris will join London as the only cities to host three editions of the Olympic Games.
—Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
North Korea hasn't been part of the Olympic Games since 2012.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Public officials have tried to spin hosting the Olympic Games as a climate benefit, but the actual event is not environmentally friendly.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The younger Redondo is already making a name for himself, having helped the Argentina U23 team qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Both nations have diverse histories with the Olympic Games.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The sport, which is more commonly known as breakdancing, will be contested at the Olympic Games for the first time ever in Paris, with men's and women's fields of 20 competitors each.
—Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
After meeting at college in 2017, the duo have been on a near-seven-year mission to represent their country at the Olympic Games.
—Ben Church, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Paris will join London as the only cities to host three editions of the Olympic Games.
—Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
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