Oaks
Britishnoun
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a horse race for fillies held annually at Epsom since 1779: one of the classics of English flat racing
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any of various similar races
Etymology
Origin of Oaks
named after an estate near Epsom
Example Sentences
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The verbal skirmishes begin Tuesday with the influential Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. hosting an evening debate between Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman, who represents the area.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
On the final day of the regular season for Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, catcher Jacob Madrid put together a game to remember.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
“I’m glad I get my lifetime dream achieved,” said Jose Ortiz, who also won the Kentucky Oaks on Friday with Always a Runner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
The expansive Spanish-style abode is located in the tony Spanish Oaks community of the Texas city and offered four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, as well as just over one acre of land.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“Just a local troublemaker. Un alborotador. He’s always hanging around by the Shell station. The 7-Eleven, too. He lives in Capitol Oaks down the road.”
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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