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races

British  
/ ˈreɪsɪz /

plural noun

  1. a series of contests of speed between horses (or sometimes greyhounds) over a set course at prearranged times; a race meeting

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But Bill Brewer, the Dallas lawyer whose firm handled Ramos’ case in Farmers Branch, said he believes the ruling could actually help advocates win some challenges involving nonpartisan races.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

But legal scholars and redistricting experts say the ruling could also have consequences in California’s city hall, school board and county supervisor races.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The proposal offers a window into the difficult trade-offs OpenAI has to make as it races toward an IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Slowly at first, but business picked up and DeVaux started winning bigger races.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

“Remember? Mr. Whitby invited us to the races tonight.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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