Oaks
Britishnoun
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a horse race for fillies held annually at Epsom since 1779: one of the classics of English flat racing
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any of various similar races
Etymology
Origin of Oaks
named after an estate near Epsom
Example Sentences
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In January, the FDA asked Amgen to voluntarily pull the drug from the U.S. market, but Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Amgen refused.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Oaks Christian 8, Chaminade 1: Sophia Debs struck out 13 and hit a home run for the Lions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Raman raised a similar complaint against Bass when the two debated before the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association on May 5.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
First they went against each other one on one on Tuesday in front of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Over it hangs a glossy painting called Three Oaks with three trees floating in the air against a yellow backdrop.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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