race
noun
a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
have raced
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present perfectof race.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Seb Coe, Steve Ovett, Kelly Holmes - you name it, many greats have raced here.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Robotics is a booming sector worldwide, and Chinese startups have raced ahead in recent years, helped in part by their access to the country's existing supply chains.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Now, the market looks different: U.S. consumers have cooled on the technology, Chinese manufacturers have raced to dominate the market, and European carmakers have stomached tens of billions in write-downs after overcommitting to the segment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Meanwhile, sectors like energy, materials and consumer staples have raced ahead, a trend that continued to pick up steam this week.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
I could've pushed myself a little harder, and the two of us could have raced into Midtown.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
