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The speaker is saying that basketball was the favorite sport, but cross-country felt more manageable because the athlete had more control over it. The quote also suggests a contrast between a team sport and an individual sport. It reflects a preference shaped by how much control the athlete felt in competition.
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Originally said in English.
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About Samantha Power
Irish-American journalist, diplomat, and government official
Samantha Jane Power is an Irish-American journalist, diplomat, and government official. She served as the United States ambassador to the United Nations from 2013 to 2017 and later led the United States Agency for International Development from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, Power has worked across journalism and public service at the highest level. Her career is tied to international affairs, diplomacy, and development policy, and her public voice is often associated with the responsibilities of American foreign policy.
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