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Recent Examples of gymkhana
Running a gymkhana in the 600SL would be like asking Her Majesty to run a boot-camp obstacle course.
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Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
In the episode, Ken talks with editor Jake Lingeman about the newest gymkhana car, the Hoonifox, and his aspirations to film it in Miami with an '80s Miami Vice vibe.
—Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 14 May 2020
Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017
Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.
—The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
And for the horse lovers, there was a gymkhana in the arena.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 14 June 2017
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
In the episode, Ken talks with editor Jake Lingeman about the newest gymkhana car, the Hoonifox, and his aspirations to film it in Miami with an '80s Miami Vice vibe.
—Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 14 May 2020
Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017
Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.
—The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
And for the horse lovers, there was a gymkhana in the arena.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 14 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymkhana
Noun
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There is a home run derby on Saturday as well as a function at Hoffman’s beach house and a visit to Rady Children’s Hospital.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The first Manchester derby of the season takes place at the Etihad Stadium September 13 before the reverse fixture on January 17 at Old Trafford.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Ohtani had his longest pitching outing of the season in Kansas City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Today in New York City, the duo were spotted enjoying a casual summer lunch together—though, their choice of venue for the romantic outing was anything but ordinary.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Racial tensions, conflict and ultimately the state championship.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The Cleveland Rockers were one of the first teams in the inception of the league in 1997 until the team was dissolved in 2003 and the Detroit Shock played from 1998 to 2009 which included four conference titles and three WNBA championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Belarusian competitors excel in biathlon and aerial skiing, and the two sports account for every medal but one that the nation has won at the Winter Games.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the previous sports offered, this year's event will include alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling for the first time.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Each group tied their legs together and participated in a six-legged pentathlon.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Ligor took fourth in the pentathlon at the New Balance National Indoor Pentathlon.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The decathlon has 10 events: 100, 400 and 1,500-meter runs, 110 hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, javelin and shot put.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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The decathlon will be contested Wednesday (100, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400) and Thursday (110 hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, 1,500).—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2025
Noun
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One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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In an area roughly the size of Manhattan, Boa Vista Village contains hundreds of large homes and apartments, acres and acres of lush landscaping, golf courses, an equestrian center, a triathlon training center, two polo fields, a spa and a wave pool for surfing, among other amenities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Not rehearsed behind closed doors—but tested in the open.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The committee has been plagued by party infighting that has spilled out into the open in recent weeks, writes The Hill’s Julia Manchester.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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“Gymkhana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymkhana. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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