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gallops

  • plural
    of gallop.
    gallop
    verb (used without object)
    to ride a horse at a gallop; ride at full speed.
  • present tense form
    of gallop (3rd person singular).
    gallop
    verb (used without object)
    to ride a horse at a gallop; ride at full speed.

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We’re both new fathers and hurtling toward middle age completely agog at how quickly the time gallops by.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

The author gallops through vital moments in world history across the centuries but dallies over what seem like niche aspects of medieval French history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026

As they walked near the paddock and gallops of Evan Williams Racing, their lights "drew the attention of Mr Williams", Bebb said.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

“If she gallops as fast as she looks, it’s going to be a good year,” said Brad Keselowski, driver and co-owner of RFK Racing.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

Then the starting gun cracks and my heart gallops away.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen