How to Use marathon in a Sentence

marathon

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  • We watched a marathon of our favorite movies.
  • In the mood to curl up on the couch for a Legally Blonde marathon?
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • All six would be running in the Olympic marathon for the first time.
    — Julie Mazziotta, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
  • This year, the marathon will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Lash told the Post that the club had around 40 members run the marathon Monday.
    — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Paris itself gets the honors in the form of the route for the men’s and women’s marathons.
    — Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
  • And remember, good health in the long term is a marathon, not a sprint.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Now, series marathons don’t have to pause, even in the shower!
    — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Take Care of Yourself Swedish death cleaning is a marathon, not a sprint.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 6 May 2023
  • Other events vary, like its half marathon to 13 bars for 13 miles.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 31 July 2023
  • Many marathon runners do a two- to three-mile shakeout run.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The free-to-air Seven Network hosted the marathon, four-hour special event and won the night.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2023
  • In simple terms, Amazon Prime Day is a marathon of deals that lasts 48 hours.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Each lake is a mile from the next; all in, the loop is roughly 25 miles long — just barely shorter than a marathon.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Topics run the gamut from sibling roadtrips to prison marathons.
    — Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
  • The marathon lifespan and the high number of compliments is going to make the upfront cost of this piece worth it in the long run.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 24 May 2023
  • The three marathon runners crossed the finish line together.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • At the 2023 marathon, his legacy lived on, thanks to fellow goldens and their owners.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, roasting the pumpkin seeds after you're done will leave you with a great snack for your next scary movie marathon.
    — Taylor Murphy, House Beautiful, 7 June 2023
  • The 25-year-old became the youngest-ever winner of the women’s trials and the first woman to win the event on her marathon debut.
    — George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Her longest run was 10 miles, far less than her usual long runs leading up to a marathon.
    — Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • What's a Halloween movie marathon without a vampire flick?
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 31 July 2023
  • Track and field has started scheduling marathons at dawn or at night.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
  • The route would be longer and cover more hostile terrain than even the Mongol Rally’s marathon course.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Of course, no movie marathon is complete without the perfect throw blanket.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
  • To get that small quote or big mention, the background preparation is no short of what’s required for a marathon.
    — Sarah Mawji, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • If the eyes are the window to the soul, our under eyes are an indication of last night's 12-hour Friends rerun marathon.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • This year marks the second in a row the marathon will have lactation stations, which debuted in 2022.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Combs’ run in the marathon was televised as part of a lavish MTV special, Vibe reported.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Hatton survives a marathon opening round and grabs a 4-3 win over Lamar County.
    — al, 16 May 2023

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