Marathon or Sprint? — VOA Learning English
Topics: суспільство
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage.
Today we are talking about expressions that come from two very different types of races – a marathon and a sprint.
A marathon is a foot race that happens over a long distance. It is a test of endurance. A sprint is a short race and tests speed. These two races each require different running methods to win.
During a sprint, a runner does not center on time or distance. Instead, they simply try to run as fast as they can, using their full energy from the very start of the race.
But things are different in a…
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