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sprinting

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Sprinting (noun) means the activity of running at full speed over a short distance. Example: “Regular sprinting builds explosive leg strength.”

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The activity of running at full speed over a short distance.
"Regular sprinting builds explosive leg strength."

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In plain EnglishThe act of running as fast as possible, usually for a short distance.

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sprintings
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What does “sprinting” mean?
The word “sprinting” means the activity of running at full speed over a short distance. In plain terms, the act of running as fast as possible, usually for a short distance.
How do you use “sprinting” in a sentence?
Here is “sprinting” used in a sentence: “Regular sprinting builds explosive leg strength.”
What part of speech is “sprinting”?
“Sprinting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sprinting?
"sprinting" (noun) means the activity of running at full speed over a short distance.