- present tense form of race (3rd person singular).
races
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But Markey’s victory also fits a different pattern: In all three of those earlier races, the elder lawmaker lost to a more outspokenly progressive rival.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
As the sail races away from the laser source, the light reaching it undergoes an increasingly strong Doppler shift.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
US candidates in at least 21 races across 18 states have aired television advertisements mentioning data centers this cycle, according to marketing data cited by US media, almost evenly divided between both parties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Pogacar had done to the Vuelta what he does to most stage races, which is turn it into a competition for second place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Will you go to the races again?” he asked.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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