sportswoman

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Recent Examples of sportswoman The movie’s silence is so loaded with the anxiety, obstinance, inchoate anger and desire for anonymity of the traumatized teenage sportswoman that the constant thwack of her racquet hitting the ball cuts through the tension like violent shocks. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024 Others expressed concern that the fit will sexualize sportswomen, given the uniforms' lack of coverage. Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024 In and amongst other top-notch sporting talents: the inimitable Serena Williams, who took time out to share some wit and wisdom with Vogue in her hotel room, starting with her number-one piece of advice for the next generation of sportswomen. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024 But Chinese sportswomen, academics and women from the film industry have since shared their experiences, under the hashtag #WoYeShi. Middle East Mona Eltahawy launched the hashtag #MosqueMeToo in 2018. The Week Staff, theweek, 8 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for sportswoman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportswoman
Noun
  • The coming years could pose a rare opportunity for sportsmen, conservationists–and also the agricultural community— to find common ground, building a future where humane wildlife stewardship is the norm.
    Wendy Keefover, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The sportsman's cause of death was ruled as drowning during an inquest at Milton Keynes Coroners Court in England on Wednesday, July 23.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Shortening the season could also concentrate hunters who already apply persistent pressure on Mearns’ quail in their limited range, Russell told the commission.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In Indiana, frog hunters can harvest 25 American bullfrogs or green frogs a day.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ephesus also includes the remains of the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) a huntress and goddess of fertility.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • Located in a panoramic point of Villa d’Este, the Grotto of Diana, the goddess huntress symbolizing virtue, is a cruciform plan nymphaeum located in the Cardinal’s Walk and was built between 1570 and 1572 by Paolo Calandrino.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025

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