sportswoman

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Of the many striking images of Palin -- sportswoman, beauty queen, populist -- in Alaska the most iconic is working mother, a perfectly coifed professional woman balancing public duties and child-rearing in a charismatic blur of multitasking.

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  1. noun A woman who is active in sports.
  2. noun A woman whose conduct and attitude exhibit sportsmanship.

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  • The Palin speech is but the highlight of the PR juggernaut scheduled to proceed this moment in the spotlight for the activist, sportswoman, and mom. —  Newsmax - Inside Cover
  • Of the many striking images of Palin -- sportswoman, beauty queen, populist -- in Alaska the most iconic is working mother, a perfectly coifed professional woman balancing public duties and child-rearing in a charismatic blur of multitasking. —  msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines
  • They added that she was both a gifted student and sportswoman, as well as an 'enthusiastic member' of Durham University hockey club. —  Home | Mail Online
  • Sania Mirza, dressed like a sportswoman though, in tight slacks and practice jacket, also looked out of sync at the ceremony.
  • If you are a girl, you may have two friends - a quiet meganekko and a bubbly best friend are preferred, but if these two are unavailable you may opt for a brash sportswoman or a smart-aleck loli instead. —  Azure Flame
 

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/ˈspɑrtswəmən/
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