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athletics (n.)

track and field sports

Examples

  • Athletics championships.

Key rules

  • Athletics is track and field sports such as running and jumping
  • Athletics championships, athletics club
  • Athletics is uncountable

Common mistakes

  • Athletics are fun → Athletics is fun
💡 Tip: Sports // Schools // Olympics
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