athletic event

collocation in English

meaningsofathleticandevent

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athletic
adjective
uk
/æθˈlet.ɪk/us
/æθˈlet̬.ɪk/
strong, healthy, and good ...
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event
noun[C]
uk
/ɪˈvent/us
/ɪˈvent/
anything that happens, especially something important ...
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(Definition ofathleticandeventfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This subsection exempts from the general prohibition lotteries promoted incidental to an entertainment, such as a bazaar, sale of work, fete, dinner, dance, or a sporting orathleticevent.
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Players are also considered safe attending a mandatory academic orathleticeventor practice.
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It is also the sign of victory displayed by the crowd at everyathleticevent.
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I saw this as an opportunity to bring anathleticeventto the summer months that will really enrich the region's life.
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The winner of eachathleticeventis awarded with an olive branch, a cup, a tripod, a medal or a diploma.
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The schools would not compete against each other in anyathleticeventfor the next four years.
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The station broadcast only during school hours and onathleticeventnights.
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First, it limited betting on races and other athletic events to just one day per week.
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The original concept was for a multi-purpose stadium to stage athletic events.
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However, the facilities at these venues are not of a standard which would allow major international athletic events to be hosted.
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It includes pageants, parades, parties, garden tours, athletic events, fashion shows, and dances.
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Besides, with the field day at home there was a much beter opportunity for a variety of athletic events.
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Winners of athletic events and other graded competitions are usually awarded a gold medal.
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The most popular sport at the school is rugby union, other sports include cricket, basketball, soccer, rowing, and athletic events.
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He appears at athletic events, most notably at football games.
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Depending upon the budget passed by the citizens, late buses may be available for students staying after school for athletic events or other clubs.
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The campus is completed with a full-sized track, an athletic field, and a stadium that houses athletic events.
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A career in athletic events focused on strength including powerlifting and strength athletics followed.
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