the Olympics
noun
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
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David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2025
The intent for the surfing portion of the Olympics is, for the most part, for spectators to watch remotely, Pearsall said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Trump has made public statements endorsing the Olympics and identifying himself with their successful outcome.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Bethune, who is returning from a knee injury, last played with the USWNT at the Olympics in France.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2025
The intent for the surfing portion of the Olympics is, for the most part, for spectators to watch remotely, Pearsall said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Trump has made public statements endorsing the Olympics and identifying himself with their successful outcome.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Bethune, who is returning from a knee injury, last played with the USWNT at the Olympics in France.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 18 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.
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