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Tuesday, July 28
marathon n.

Definition: 1. a foot race over a course measuring 26 mi. 385 yd. (42 km 195 m). 2. any long-distance race. 3. an extended contest or event requiring great endurance: a dance marathon.

Example: It takes a great deal of training and endurance to run a marathon.

Synonyms: competition, race


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