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Recent Examples of gymkhana
Running a gymkhana in the 600SL would be like asking Her Majesty to run a boot-camp obstacle course.
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Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
In the episode, Ken talks with editor Jake Lingeman about the newest gymkhana car, the Hoonifox, and his aspirations to film it in Miami with an '80s Miami Vice vibe.
—Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 14 May 2020
Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017
Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.
—The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
And for the horse lovers, there was a gymkhana in the arena.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 14 June 2017
Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
In the episode, Ken talks with editor Jake Lingeman about the newest gymkhana car, the Hoonifox, and his aspirations to film it in Miami with an '80s Miami Vice vibe.
—Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 14 May 2020
Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017
Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.
—The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
And for the horse lovers, there was a gymkhana in the arena.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 14 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymkhana
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Talk Is Cheap Aside from being a high profile derby, sparks were set to fly in this match after Brazil winger Raphinha decided to speak out in an interview with Brazilian legend Romario that was released on Monday.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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His only start came on March 16, 2013, in a West Yorkshire derby at home against Huddersfield Town.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Alijah Martin added 18 more in a 56-point outing by the Gators' starting guards.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney perhaps summed it up best after the weekend victory over Stockport County, the fourth time in five league outings that Phil Parkinson’s side had won 1-0.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Florida traveled cross-country two days after ousting two-time defending national UConn in the NCAA Tournament to keep alive the Gators’ championship dream.—
Wesley Alden,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Andrew advanced to take on Lincoln-Way Central (4-0) at 6 p.m. Thursday in the championship game of the 32-team tournament.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Belarusian competitors excel in biathlon and aerial skiing, and the two sports account for every medal but one that the nation has won at the Winter Games.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the previous sports offered, this year's event will include alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling for the first time.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Athletes compete in traditional sports like archery, boxing and diving, as well as military competitions like aeronautical pentathlon and naval pentathlon.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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Jenna Fee Feyerabend won the pentathlon, claiming firsts in the high jump and shot put plus second in the long jump and 60 meters.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Several new sports debuted at the 1904 Games, including boxing, freestyle wrestling, decathlon and a dumbbells event.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tom Holland's Peter has a favorite bodega, chases bad guys through backyards, and struggles to mix superhero-ing with the academic decathlon.—
Darren Franich,
EW.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Haley also enjoys competing in triathlons, produces a podcast about the Cowboys Cheerleaders called Just4Kicks, and has a close relationship with her grandfather.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
28 Nov. 2024
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No American has competed in triathlon and cycling at the same Olympics ever before.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
21 Nov. 2024
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The cold open was a sarcastic attempt to get on Trump’s good side.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
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In the southern city of Rafah, officials said Israeli bombardments had forced residents into the open, deepening their suffering.—
Ibrahim Hazboun,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Gymkhana.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymkhana. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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