race
noun
a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
is racing
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present progressiveof race (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“At a time when California is racing to keep pace with a rapidly changing climate, we cannot afford to lose the flexibility needed to safeguard our forests for future generations.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
To counter the fast-flying drones, Kyiv is racing to develop jet-powered interceptor drones that travel at high speeds to knock them off course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"And the fact that he is racing for Mercedes matters very little to them."
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“When everyone is racing to build as quickly as possible,” says McManus, “we really still have to consider what comes at the expense of that speed.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
My mind is racing, speeding through the hours and days and months ahead, and my heart is pounding, and I can’t even bring myself to stop or wipe away the burning tears on my cheeks.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
