- present tense form of race (3rd person singular).
races
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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It would be such a shame to lose two further races of the 2026 season.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as the European Union races to introduce the currency.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Millions more would likely flow into the state’s judicial races should the amendment pass, as competitive elections tend to attract more spending than retention elections.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
It may have been a somewhat underwhelming year for television, but there are still a number of standout series to root for and races with the potential to surprise us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
While this circumstance is horribly unfortunate for them, it does create important opportunities for a multiracial, bottom-up resistance movement, one in which people of all races can claim a clear stake.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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