the Olympics
noun
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Former Mayor Eric Garcetti picked Wasserman, a close friend, more than a decade ago to run the Olympics.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Malinin referenced the strain of the Olympics again after the Americans had won the team gold medal.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, Milan is lacking the magic and spirit of the Olympics, the heady energy of the world coming together to compete and party.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Former Mayor Eric Garcetti picked Wasserman, a close friend, more than a decade ago to run the Olympics.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Malinin referenced the strain of the Olympics again after the Americans had won the team gold medal.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, Milan is lacking the magic and spirit of the Olympics, the heady energy of the world coming together to compete and party.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the Olympics
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“The Olympics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Olympics. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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