track meet
noun
plural track meets
chiefly US
: a large gathering of athletes for a track-and-field competition
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As such, the Stars’ best chance is not to get into another track meet like Thursday night’s ridiculous game, won 7-4 by the Avalanche.
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Rather than waiting for costs to stabilize, contractors and designers tell me that some customers are now treating their renovation projects like a track meet.
—Will Peischel, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2025
The Texas teen charged with murder for allegedly fatally stabbing a 17-year-old student in the bleachers at a high school track meet will not face the death penalty if he's convicted, according to the Collin County District Attorney.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Cubs made things look like a track meet for two nights.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Rather than waiting for costs to stabilize, contractors and designers tell me that some customers are now treating their renovation projects like a track meet.
—Will Peischel, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2025
The Texas teen charged with murder for allegedly fatally stabbing a 17-year-old student in the bleachers at a high school track meet will not face the death penalty if he's convicted, according to the Collin County District Attorney.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Cubs made things look like a track meet for two nights.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for track meet
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“Track meet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20meet. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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