the Olympics

noun

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

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Billy Payne, a former University of Georgia football player and former chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, is the one who initially thought of bringing the Olympics to Atlanta. —

Emily McLeod, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Visa has sponsored the Olympics for 40 years and is the only credit card accepted for payment in Olympic zones. —

Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 As Los Angeles prepares to host the world in 2028, the International Olympic Committee's top Games executive sees a city uniquely positioned to turn the Olympics into the ultimate global gathering. —

Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Because while the Olympics are incredible, no one cares about equestrian, racewalking, or trampolining. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Olympics