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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
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
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
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymkhana
Noun
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That is unacceptable in a derby against one of your biggest rivals.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some of the fiercest rivalries around the globe take part in a soccer derby, a showdown between teams from the same city or region.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By virtue of their relative scarcity—there have been eight empty-the-tank outings since the century began—every Game 7 is an unqualified treat, but the Dodgers’ clinch was one for the ages.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Quantify is gearing up for its first official outing at the AFM having officially launched at Cannes Marché du Film last May.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Holding back tears, Marta called out the uselessness of comparing this season to last year’s championship run.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the two teams that advance to the championship game will play an extra game (83rd game) for the in-season tournament title that won’t count toward the regular season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier, who captured two gold medals at the 2018 Olympics, died in mountaineering accident in a remote range of Pakistan, officials said Wednesday.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
30 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Barbara Hood Memorial Student Scholar Athlete Award winner also took home first at the Div. 3 championship in the 100-meter hurdles (14.68), the 55-meter hurdles (8.35) and the pentathlon (3,258).—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Rowe teaches advanced English classes and also coaches the academic decathlon team that competes in eight subjects, including literature and math.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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For most people—regardless of age—so much as attempting a triathlon is a daunting prospect, let alone actually completing one.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
29 Oct. 2025
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My friend Chuck was adamantly opposed to the sport of triathlon.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Is Wegman's open on Thanksgiving?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Earnings season continues with McDonald's reporting Wednesday before the open.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Gymkhana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymkhana. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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