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racing

British  
/ ˈreɪsɪŋ /

adjective

  1. denoting or associated with horse races

    the racing fraternity

    a racing man

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the practice of engaging horses (or sometimes greyhounds) in contests of speed

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Both Russia and Ukraine were now racing to develop "active systems of defence" to protect armoured vehicles, Syrskyi said.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Formula One at times seems the hotter auto racing circuit, especially among younger audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

They often experience racing thoughts, a reduced need for sleep, and being very irritable.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

The company raised its stake in German auto racing team and performance tuning company as part of its strategy to expand individualization options on its cars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He didn’t want it to reach the conclusion it was racing toward.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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