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races

British  
/ ˈreɪsɪz /

plural noun

  1. a series of contests of speed between horses (or sometimes greyhounds) over a set course at prearranged times; a race meeting

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About 500 participants will line up this weekend across the various races, compared to a high of more than 800 at the turn of the century.

From BBC

But for a rider who won one of the sport's biggest races in spectacular and unexpected fashion last year, it's an even bigger shock.

From BBC

None of this has any relation to the real world where people of all races and genders are just trying to do their jobs, raise their children and live their lives.

From Salon

Meanwhile, Shiffrin is looking to extend her slalom streak having won all five races in the discipline this season, in addition to last year's season-ender.

From Barron's

And a number of cultural and political shifts have broadened Fuentes’ appeal to Americans of all races.

From Salon

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