marathon
Definitions of marathon
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any long and arduous undertakingsynonyms: marathonloop, schaatsmarathontype of:expeditie, lijkbezorging, onderneming, project, taak, uitvaartverzorging, werklastany piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
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a footrace of 26 miles 385 yardssynonyms: marathonloop, schaatsmarathontype of:wedloopa race run on foot
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