Oaks

British  

/ əʊks /

noun

1. a horse race for fillies held annually at Epsom since 1779: one of the classics of English flat racing

2. any of various similar races

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Etymology

Origin of Oaks

named after an estate near Epsom

Example Sentences

Basin, as well as Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara, are included in that high-risk zone, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center.

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The “high risk” area is just north of the city of Los Angeles and includes Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, Thousand Oaks and Santa Clarita.

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Basin, as well as Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara, are included in that high-risk zone, the agency said.

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With Redondo Union dominating in the rebounding department in a semifinal game at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame proved no match for the Sea Hawks, falling 78-68 on Monday night.

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Erewhon will also open new stores in West Hollywood in February, in Glendale in May and at Caruso’s The Lakes at Thousand Oaks mall in July 2026.

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