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  • present tense form of race (3rd person singular).
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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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“Gubernatorial races in other states, notably Georgia and Ohio, will also have important implications for data-center development, and state legislatures are likely to remain active regardless of election outcomes,” the Evercore analysts wrote.

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It begun disbursing that money in bulk to House and Senate races after Labor Day.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

At the same time, races at the local level could have an outsize impact, including contests for control of the governor’s mansion and state house.

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Kyalami returned for two races in 1992 and 1993 as apartheid was coming to an end.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Remember? Mr. Whitby invited us to the races tonight.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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