any of various ranges of low chalk hills in S England, esp the South Downs in Sussex
a roadstead off the SE coast of Kent, protected by the Goodwin Sands
Also called: downland. rolling upland, esp in the chalk areas of S Britain, characterized by lack of trees and used mainly as pasture
a flat grassy area, not necessarily of uplands
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Just hours after Golden Tempo returned to the racetrack at Keeneland for the first time since his victory Saturday at Churchill Downs, DeVaux posted a statement on X.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
For the most part since, including during an interview Thursday morning at his barn at Churchill Downs, he politely has declined to discuss his wife, saying he just doesn’t feel comfortable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
In “At the Derby,” the dress code at Churchill Downs is displayed in all its over-the-top glory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
One fashion photographer’s view of the Kentucky Derby puts the focus on the spectators at Churchill Downs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
It was a list of items, items that had been stolen from houses in Lake Windsor Downs, as compiled by the Tangerine County Sheriff’s Department.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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