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

Norris' victory, his second in succession and his seventh in 21 races this year, was never in doubt on what the Briton described as a "perfect weekend".

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“If you’re a California Republican, you focus on national politics and you work on local races.”

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“I’m not at all concerned at this moment that we’re not off to the races,” he said.

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The sprint result extended Norris' lead over Verstappen to 39 points with four races to go.

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It was his fifth major mistake in as many races after a crash-strewn outing in Baku in September, and a collision at the start of the sprint race in Austin three weeks ago.

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