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Recent Examples of sportswoman
The movie’s silence is so loaded with the anxiety, obstinance, inchoate anger and desire for anonymity of the traumatized teenage sportswoman that the constant thwack of her racquet hitting the ball cuts through the tension like violent shocks.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Others expressed concern that the fit will sexualize sportswomen, given the uniforms' lack of coverage.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
In and amongst other top-notch sporting talents: the inimitable Serena Williams, who took time out to share some wit and wisdom with Vogue in her hotel room, starting with her number-one piece of advice for the next generation of sportswomen.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Vera was an active sportswoman and equestrian who ran in aristocratic circles, becoming a valuable associate of Chanel’s.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Others expressed concern that the fit will sexualize sportswomen, given the uniforms' lack of coverage.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
In and amongst other top-notch sporting talents: the inimitable Serena Williams, who took time out to share some wit and wisdom with Vogue in her hotel room, starting with her number-one piece of advice for the next generation of sportswomen.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2024
Vera was an active sportswoman and equestrian who ran in aristocratic circles, becoming a valuable associate of Chanel’s.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportswoman
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Previous sandhill crane hunting bills have not fared well in Wisconsin’s legislature, the last in 2022 as part of a larger sportsman’s package.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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His calls for more crowd participation are the modern day sportsman’s go to battle cry, while he’s also had a fair slice of luck in three innings so far.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But Some Important New Clues Have Emerged For now, samples will still be submitted by hunters on a voluntary basis.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to hunters, birdwatchers, conservationists, stamp collectors and others also purchase the Duck Stamp stamp in support of habitat conservation.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Full of inside references, the script introduces Simba’s mother, Sarabi (Tiffany Boone), as a gifted huntress, reveals baobab-dwelling Rafiki’s roots and even goes so far as to show the formation of Pride Rock.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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In the first story, 19-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, only to be dragged to a treacherous magical land by a beast-like creature who demands retribution.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Sportswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportswoman. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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