Sentence examples for marathons from inspiring English sources

The word "marathons" is correct in written English
It is typically used to refer to long-distance running events or metaphorically to describe any prolonged activity or effort. Example: "She trained for months to prepare for the marathons she planned to run this year."

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marathons

noun

Plural of marathon

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Solar Schools works differently in every school – they really make the project their own – from organising school discos and cake sales to a sponsored bungee jump and seven hour table tennis marathons.

You've got quite some form when it comes to marathons, haven't you?

I've run 20 marathons to date, some ultras as well, and 13 London marathons.

One aide to Senator Ron Wyden, who joined Paul in Wednesday's speaking marathon, said he would seek all procedural options to delay a vote to extend the Patriot Act, and may even take the floor for further speaking marathons.

Not strictly a freshers week issue – I mean, come on, you've only just met, and contrary to grumpy belief, university isn't just lectures sparsely punctuating epic sex marathons – but it would have been great if someone had mentioned the "pee after sex" rule before the massive cystitis outbreak in our college dorm.

Earlier this year Gething completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

*** "Are there any hobbies you're particularly passionate about right now? Marathons?

I do it all the time (too much, my friends think), because I'm proud of my body, both when it runs marathons, and when it bleeds.

Would my relationship with my wife be better if I was sending her naked pictures of myself rather than nudging her to make a move in our online Scrabble marathons?

Sony's square Android Wear watch comes with all the trimmings of Google's software, but instead of a heart rate monitor it has its own GPS chip for recording runs, strolls and marathons without needing a smartphone.

After all, who needs private detectives to follow Tom Watson when you can find out about his office playlist and Portal 2 marathons from the comfort of your own sofa?

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