the Olympic Games
noun
formal
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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Because our first priority will be to respect the heritage of a race that’s almost two centuries old, a competition that brings together amateurs in the noblest sense — students of Oxford and Cambridge — and a level of professionalism and excellence that is worthy of the Olympic Games.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Championing sustainable practices in infrastructure, logistics, and operations at the Olympic Games are areas of focus mentioned in her candidacy document.
—Claire Poole, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, holds the record for the most wins in history, raking in a total of 41 medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships combined.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
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Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Championing sustainable practices in infrastructure, logistics, and operations at the Olympic Games are areas of focus mentioned in her candidacy document.
—Claire Poole, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, holds the record for the most wins in history, raking in a total of 41 medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships combined.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Arturo Holmes | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images
Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Olympic Games
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