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boat race

British

noun

a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge University on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake

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More recently, she attended an intertribal boat race with Wilton Rancheria, Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, and United Auburn Indian Community, thanks to an access agreement with California State Parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The 5th-grader from a village in Kuantan Singingi Regency was making his debut at the national Pacu Jalur boat race.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

The dragon boat race at Hong Kong’s southern fishing port of Aberdeen is famous for having local fishermen join the race with traditional dragon boats they make themselves.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

So begins a story of friendship, belonging and an annual boat race down Carcass Creek.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

“I want this to be a boat race, not a naval engagement.”

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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