- present tense form of race (3rd person singular).
races
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In a statement, organisers said: "The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife, Helayna, and his son Joey and daughter Phoebe, as well as his family and friends."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Appeared in the October 6, 2025, print edition as 'Grown-Ups Ditch Happy Hour for Sack Races and Duck-Duck-Goose'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025
Races are sometimes won by runners making a move from the back of the pack, and L.A. could still find its stride, show some pride, and avoid embarrassing itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2025
While the highlight of the weekend is usually the Dragon Boat Races — which have drawn competitors and crowds since 1991 — the sentimental favorite is the water lantern release onto the lake.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025
Apollo plucked a tune that sounded like the funeral version of ‘Camptown Races’.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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