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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"This is the first time I have raced in these conditions," said Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon, who powered through after a slow start to win the men's 100m.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
However while Musk and Altman have been focused on each trying to prove themselves the worthiest custodians of AI in court, their rivals have raced ahead.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The fact that more value-oriented and defensive sectors like consumer staples have raced ahead isn’t helping.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 15, 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
