A lot of athletic reporters write for the magazine.
A lot of athletics reporters write for the magazine.
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The race was organized by the National Athletic Association.
The race was organized by the National Athletics
Association.
athletic = physically strong and good at running, jumping, etc: 'I've never
been very athletic.'
athletics = sports such as running, jumping, and throwing the javelin:
'I've never been very good at athletics.'
The noun athletics (WITH -s) is often used in front of another noun:
'He's been selected for the athletics team.'
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