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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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Appeared in the May 1, 2026, print edition as 'Louisville’s Real-Estate Market is Off to the Races'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He ran marathons and finished grueling Spartan Races.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

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

The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen - labelled the biggest tourist event in Scotland this year is under sail.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Races across the swimming pool, free-throw contests, tossing around a football—it felt like there was never a day without sports or an ultimate challenge from Abu.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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