the Olympic Games

noun

formal
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years

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Paris offered a stunning backdrop for the Olympic Games. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 But ticket sales exploded after the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games on July 26, which took viewers on a virtual journey through Paris and was widely lauded by the French. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2024 By incorporating technologies like 360-degree video, drone footage and immersive viewing experiences, Intel transformed how audiences engaged with the Olympic Games. Josh Bruni, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 In this role, Crowley will be the administration representative for major global events, including the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, and the U.S. celebrating its 250th birthday in 2026. Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Olympic Games 

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“The Olympic Games.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Olympic%20Games. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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