short sprint

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A brief run at high speed.

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Examples (10)

  • The athlete trained specifically for a short sprint to improve her explosive power.
  • After a short sprint to the finish line, he collapsed, exhausted.
  • We had to make a short sprint across the street to avoid the oncoming traffic.
  • The workout routine included several short sprints interspersed with recovery jogs.
  • He did a short sprint around the track just to warm up his muscles.
  • The dog enjoyed a short sprint across the open field, chasing after a ball.
  • It was just a short sprint from the car to the house, but we still got wet in the sudden rain.
  • Cyclists often use short sprints to create gaps or catch up with the leading group.
  • She managed a short sprint up the stairs before her legs began to ache.
  • The children made a game out of doing short sprints to the nearest tree and back.