How do you use Merckx in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like cyclist or bicyclist.
Merckx in a sentence
Using Merckx
- Useful related words include: eddy merckx, cyclist, bicyclist, bicycler.
- In the example corpus, merckx often appears in combinations such as: eddy merckx, merckx with, merckx is.
Context around Merckx
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 7 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 12 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Merckx
- In this selection, "merckx" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, eddy, legendary, old, crashed, having and bernard stand out and add context to how "merckx" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include alongside eddy merckx and anquetil eddy merckx bernard hinault. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "merckx" sits close to words such as aadi, aakash and aayush, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with merckx
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Cavendish holds the joint record for most stage wins alongside Belgian legend Eddy Merckx with 34. (16 words)
Incidentally, five-time Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx is the special guest at the race today. (17 words)
He broke the stage wins record to surpass the legendary Merckx with a sensational sprint finish in Saint Vulbas. (19 words)
Eddy Merckx is regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time, with five victories in the Tour de France and numerous other cycling records. citation His hour speed record (set in 1972) stood for 12 years. (38 words)
Cavendish will line up for Saturday’s opening stage in Florence with 34 Tour stage wins to his name, holding the all-time record alongside Eddy Merckx. (27 words)
The 33-year-old joined cycling greats Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault as one of only three riders to capture all three Grands Tours in succession. (26 words)
Example sentences (12)
Cavendish holds the joint record for most stage wins alongside Belgian legend Eddy Merckx with 34.
In 1974, he travelled to Montreal at the age of 19 to shoot the road racing world championships, featuring Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.
Cavendish will line up for Saturday’s opening stage in Florence with 34 Tour stage wins to his name, holding the all-time record alongside Eddy Merckx.
He broke the stage wins record to surpass the legendary Merckx with a sensational sprint finish in Saint Vulbas.
The Het Nieuwsblad newspaper said the 74-year-old Merckx crashed Sunday and was admitted to a hospital in Dendermonde.
And he may not have the classics pedigree of Merckx, having just one solitary Tour of Flanders title to his name thus far.
Froome is aiming to join Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the only riders to win the Tour five times.
Incidentally, five-time Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx is the special guest at the race today.
The 33-year-old joined cycling greats Eddy Merckx and Bernard Hinault as one of only three riders to capture all three Grands Tours in succession.
Eddy Merckx has worn the yellow jersey for 96 stages, which is more than any other rider in the history of the Tour de France.
Eddy Merckx is regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time, with five victories in the Tour de France and numerous other cycling records. citation His hour speed record (set in 1972) stood for 12 years.
Record winners Four riders have won five times: Jacques Anquetil (FRA), Eddy Merckx (BEL), Bernard Hinault (FRA) and Miguel Indurain (ESP).
Common combinations with merckx
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- eddy merckx 9×
- merckx with 2×
- merckx is 2×