Atalanta
noun
At·a·lan·ta
ˌa-tə-ˈlan-tə 
: a fleet-footed huntress in Greek mythology who challenges her suitors to a race and is defeated by Hippomenes when she stops to pick up three golden apples he has dropped
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Although Atalanta took the lead, Elkjær Larsen equalized and Verona’s historic title-winning campaign was confirmed.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has favoured left-footed right forwards before, like Miguel Almiron, now at Atalanta United.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2025
After sweeping aside Monza in their first Coppa Italia outing, their road to the final had not been easier, gritting out an impressive win over Atalanta in the quarterfinals before beating an Empoli side who had eliminated Juventus in the previous round.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Moreover, there have been plenty of other milestone triumphs along the journey: Atalanta and Fiorentina away and Roma in the reverse fixture at home.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Conceicao’s side, who are ninth in Serie A, return to action on April 20 at home to Atalanta.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Specs: McGee & Co. Atalanta Outdoor Dining Table $2,300
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—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
That was enough to convince Atalanta to give him a top flight role, but the stint in Bergamo would last just 13 games as the team won just three games with the former midfielder at the helm.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Motta’s stock had plummeted with a Champions League play-off exit to a limited PSV and a Coppa Italia loss to Empoli, but the 4-0 and 3-0 defeats this month to Atalanta and Fiorentina respectively stripped back the last faith in his abilities to arrest the slide.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has favoured left-footed right forwards before, like Miguel Almiron, now at Atalanta United.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 22 May 2025
After sweeping aside Monza in their first Coppa Italia outing, their road to the final had not been easier, gritting out an impressive win over Atalanta in the quarterfinals before beating an Empoli side who had eliminated Juventus in the previous round.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Moreover, there have been plenty of other milestone triumphs along the journey: Atalanta and Fiorentina away and Roma in the reverse fixture at home.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Conceicao’s side, who are ninth in Serie A, return to action on April 20 at home to Atalanta.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Specs: McGee & Co. Atalanta Outdoor Dining Table $2,300
McGee & Co.
McGee & Co. Lockridge Outdoor Arm Chair
$825
McGee & Co.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
That was enough to convince Atalanta to give him a top flight role, but the stint in Bergamo would last just 13 games as the team won just three games with the former midfielder at the helm.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Motta’s stock had plummeted with a Champions League play-off exit to a limited PSV and a Coppa Italia loss to Empoli, but the 4-0 and 3-0 defeats this month to Atalanta and Fiorentina respectively stripped back the last faith in his abilities to arrest the slide.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Atalanta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atalanta. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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