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a mascot
The Olympic mascots for the 2020 Tokyo games are Miraitowa and Someity.
playoff
I like to see the playoffs.
bleacher
We had to climb up several flights of stairs to get to our seats in the bleachers.
a lifeguard
I feel safe swimming at this beach because there are lifeguards on duty.
to swim out
My friend told the lifeguard about the incident, and she swam out to help.
dodgeball
We played dodgeball during gym class, and it was so much fun!
goalie
The goalie made an incredible save to keep the score tied.
best bet
If you aren't good with plants, your best bet is probably а desert plant.
to hike
We're planning to hike in the mountains this weekend.
well-traveled
She is a well-traveled individual who has explored over 30 countries.
discouraged
The team was discouraged after losing their third game in a row.
golf course
I'm going to play a round of golf at the local golf course.
a contestant
She was a contestant on the reality show.
to go sledding
to race
The runners raced to the finish line.
flipper
I need to buy a new pair of flipper for my scuba diving trip.
to run on the track
I am running on the track and have my best time yet!
a tracksuit
She wore a tracksuit to the park for her morning jog.
to take advantage of
He took advantage of his opponent's mistake and won the game.
white water rafting
Many companies utilize white water rafting as a team-building exercise to improve communication, trust, and teamwork among employees.
scuba dive
I'm planning to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef next month.
leisure activities
I enjoy leisure activities such as reading and hiking.
tough
The football player is known for his tough tackles.
goal post
If we sit next to goal posts, we won't necessarily get the best view.
thrilling
The roller coaster was thrilling!
treadmill
My doctor recommended that I start using a treadmill to improve my cardiovascular health.
pull-up
She struggled to do a single pull-up because she lacked upper body strength.
squats
I always include squats in my leg day workout.
stationary bike
She joined a spinning class that uses stationary bikes for a fun workout.
observe
I like to observe the stars at night.
The police are observing the suspect's movements.
to jump up and down
to play on offense
We weren't very good on offense.
ice skates
She is a talented figure skater and has been practicing on ice skates for years.
attach the snowboard to boots
Before you start snowboarding, make sure to attach the snowboard to boots properly.
sweatband
to dodge
we ducked inside our doorway to dodge shrapnel that was raining down
determined
She was determined to finish the race, no matter how difficult it became.
a foul
The basketball player committed a foul by hitting his opponent's arm.
weigh myself
Wear as little clothing as possible when you weigh yourself, and try to wear the same or similar clothing each time you weigh in.
go horseback riding
She has a unique style of horseback riding. Let's go horseback riding next week.
sailing
The sailing competition was held in the bay.
to jump rope
For me, yoga, tango and jump rope are a fantastic trio!
float in
they float in the water.
birds float buoyantly in the sky.
set a record
The athlete set a record for the fastest 100-meter sprint.
halftime
During halftime, the coach gave the players important advice for the second half.
quarter
In some sports, like American football, there are four periods in each game called quarters.
bleachers
The fans cheered loudly from the bleachers during the championship game.
steady
The boat was steady on the calm water.
level off
Sales increased for a while, but then they started to level off.
pull a muscle
I pulled a muscle while playing soccer yesterday.
have game
He really has game on the basketball court; he scores every time!
bat
He hit the ball with a bat during the game.
national anthem
Before the game, the players stood proudly as the national anthem was played.
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