the Olympics
noun
: a series of international athletic contests held in a different country once every four years
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This summer, France hosted the women’s soccer tournament at the Olympics, and Emma Hayes’ USWNT won gold in her first official competition as the head of the US team.
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Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
James, 39, competed in the Olympics in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2024.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
From where the Olympics are held, to where the football World Cup is held and everything in between, it’s all dictated by politics.
—Sabrina Clay, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Phoenix was selected to perform at the Stade de France during the Olympics finale.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
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Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
James, 39, competed in the Olympics in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2024.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
From where the Olympics are held, to where the football World Cup is held and everything in between, it’s all dictated by politics.
—Sabrina Clay, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
Phoenix was selected to perform at the Stade de France during the Olympics finale.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
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“The Olympics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Olympics. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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