horse race
Americannoun
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a contest of speed among horses that either are ridden by jockeys or pull sulkies and their drivers.
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any formidable contest or competition.
The primary election is expected to be a horse race among four opponents.
Other Word Forms
- horse racing noun
Example Sentences
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The machines, which allow people to bet on past horse races in a slot-machine-type format, were put into the grandstand area of Santa Anita on Thursday with no notice.
From Los Angeles Times
At the mention of a horse race, the children began snorting and rearing up like three spirited ponies.
From Literature
Still, the leadership change, announced in early October, was abrupt for a company that conducted a multiyear horse race before appointing Vestberg.
Half Yours has won the Melbourne Cup, with Jamie Melham becoming only the second female jockey to win Australia's most famous horse race.
From BBC
She has also attended events such as a watch party for “The White Lotus” and trips to the horse races.
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