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The drive modes include auto, sport, tow, off-road high and off-road low.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Guerrier is not alone in his discovery, as many are unaware of how prominent Black history has featured itself in a predominantly White sport.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Gamecocks still have a tremendous tournament resume and could wind up with a No. 1 seed, with games against Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Kentucky remaining to close SEC play.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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What was once a friendly, neighborly rivalry on the ice has become a high-stakes political showdown in Thursday night's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament championship hockey game between the U.S. and Canada.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Tune in on Sunday to see which team will get the victory in this 2025 ICC Champions Trophy competition.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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Sunday’s performance will kick off with Anthony, and will be followed by a set from Venezuelan comedian George Harris, the song competition, and Bacilos as the grand finale.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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After his success in bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger set his sights on a career in acting.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Mishima’s torso is buffed from years of bodybuilding, his legs almost spindly by comparison.—
Ian Buruma,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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The ferocity of the 4 Nations tourney has turned the concept of a bloodless, anodyne All-Star break on its ear.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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What would be so embarrassing bout a 3 on 3 tourney??—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, Katz said the agency, which Israel accuses of supporting militant groups, had been told to halt activity in the camps.—
Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Motion Zones can be customized to send real-time notifications based on activity in specific areas.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those is Baun, a key catalyst during the Eagles championship run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Vikings made it to the NFC championship in 2017 (Minneapolis Miracle) with a similar lightning-in-the-bottle QB: Case Keenum.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The result — final scores crept into the 200s during what were essentially listless scrimmages (last year's final tally was 211-186).—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Earthquakes and Bay FC join 13 other Major League Soccer clubs and six clubs from the National Women’s Soccer League at the Empire Polo Club for early scrimmages.—
Pueng Vongs,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Athletics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athletics. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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