as in games
a sports contest for men that consists of 10 different events
the Olympic decathlon
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Charlotte has now only managed a total of 14 points in two games.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Josh Moore, a graduate of West Broward High, caught one pass for seven yards and has three catches for 15 yards in two games.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Alcaraz and Sinner trilogy in major finals began with an epic French Open final that came in at a whopping five hours and 29 minutes.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their two elder kids along to the men's singles finals of the Wimbledon Championships on July 13 and Princess Charlotte joined her dad in Switzerland to see England's women's national soccer team compete in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 final on July 27.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In addition to sports fans on their way to watch games (of the major Philadelphia sports teams, the Flyers, Sixers, Eagles and Phillies all play in the sports complex in the city—only the Union has a stadium outside of the city), other residents use transit regularly.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sports bankers told CNBC that people who are wealthy but don't have the super wealth to buy a controlling stake are willing to purchase a small minority stake at an amount that would buy a controlling interest in another league.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Since reaching the Australian Open final, where Sinner beat him comprehensively, Zverev has won six Grand Slam matches in three tournaments.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fishing is such serious sport here that one of the biggest tournaments in the country, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, attracts anglers from all over the world every June.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Decathlons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decathlons. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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