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  • present tense form of race (3rd person singular).
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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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You live in Los Angeles County and you’ve been too busy to focus on the local races.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Most pressingly, the 2026 season is due to end with races in Qatar on 27-29 November and Abu Dhabi on 4-6 December.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

There’s not a ton of excitement here in terms of Senate races: In Montana, an independent and a Democrat are both running against Republican Kurt Alme.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Other celebrities simply encouraged fans to fulfill their civic duty and vote without backing any candidates, while others focused on the California gubernatorial election and key Senate races.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

My heart races and I want to scream.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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