gymkhana

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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. 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
  • Highlights include live music and entertainment, kid zone featuring hot wheels derby and power wheels race, food trucks, merchandise vendors and community booths along with raffles and Ocean Beach after parties.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The north London derby is one of English football’s best fixtures.
    Ali Rampling, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In the days leading up to McLean’s outing, Mendoza didn’t want people to view the pitcher as some kind of savior.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Gordon did put the first two runners on to start the sixth inning, and that was the end of his outing.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Philadelphia Eagles are fresh off a title win, the Washington Commanders made it all the way to the conference championship, and the New York Giants have made improvements of their own.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Galaxy also are in the quarters in the opposite bracket, so a rematch for the LC championship is possible.
    Greg Cote August 17, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Each group tied their legs together and participated in a six-legged pentathlon.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • But in the 5K road race and sprint triathlon, Van Rompaye edged the German out for gold with Sprink taking silver and bronze, respectively.
    Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
  • What to know: Jack's a triathlon runner, cancer survivor, and a co-founder of the popular Picnic app.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Until a Buc-ee’s opens nearby, fans who aren’t close to a location can likely find one that’s worth the drive.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Zaxby's opens on Wednesday, Aug. 13, but will host a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 100 guests to visit will receive free Zaxby's for six months, according to a news release.
    Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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