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sprint

1 of 2verb
/sprɪnt/
Forms:sprints,sprinting,sprinted,sprinted
1

to run very fast for a short distance, typically as a form of exercise

  • In the final stretch of the race, the athlete sprinted past the competition to secure the gold medal.
  • As part of their daily routine, the runners would sprint up a steep hill to build strength and endurance.
  • To catch the bus, she had to sprint across the street before it pulled away.
  • The soccer player sprinted down the field, dribbling the ball skillfully past defenders.
  • Startled by a sudden noise, the deer sprinted into the forest for safety.