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is racing

  • present progressive
    of race (3rd person singular).
    race
    noun
    a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.

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In the United States, the unwinding of the Manus deal may be a temporary setback for Meta, which is racing to strengthen its position in AI.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

China is racing to develop the advanced chips used to power artificial intelligence systems, as it faces export restrictions imposed by the United States.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Global IT spending is racing toward $6.37 trillion this year, but Amazon just showed what will separate winners from losers as that money gets spent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

The company is racing to catch up to rivals in the AI race and has deployed billions of dollars to buy chips, build data centers and hire top talent to create cutting-edge models.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

I nod and try to act casual, but my mind is racing.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin