water polo
noun
: a goal game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers using a ball resembling a soccer ball
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The memo did not reach some fans who, while watching sports such as track, beach volleyball and water polo, debated women’s uniforms rather than their athleticism.
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, rugby, water polo and soccer players from around the world have been able to pursue full-time careers in their sport in Europe’s professional leagues, just as top ice hockey players from anywhere can make a living in North America’s National Hockey League.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
Meyer is covering aquatics this summer, shooting swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2024
Several new events debuted in 1900 (among them water polo and archery) and 1904 (boxing and lacrosse), but muscle and mind remained firmly at odds.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, rugby, water polo and soccer players from around the world have been able to pursue full-time careers in their sport in Europe’s professional leagues, just as top ice hockey players from anywhere can make a living in North America’s National Hockey League.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
Meyer is covering aquatics this summer, shooting swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Aug. 2024
Several new events debuted in 1900 (among them water polo and archery) and 1904 (boxing and lacrosse), but muscle and mind remained firmly at odds.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Water polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20polo. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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