races

/ 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

Example Sentences

Here, Byrne races past the confines of streaming television, able to operate at a 10 from the film’s very first frame and hold that potency until its striking final shot.

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This includes not telling anyone everything, as the movie’s heartbeat races.

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For some, the goal was to disclose a hierarchy of races inscribed in shapes of skulls.

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Across the country, adults are embracing their youthful side to the extreme, gathering in parks to toss water balloons, play tug of war and hop around in competitive sack races.

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The target is a subset of long-distance races that begin high in the mountains and pitch participants downhill.

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