racing
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Zuckerberg, whose company is racing to catch up to rivals including Anthropic and OpenAI, lends a high-profile accelerationist voice to America’s debate over how to develop and regulate increasingly powerful AI models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In stark contrast, several motorcycle suits and helmets were seen hanging neatly from hooks; Bush boasted of his motorcycle racing exploits, posting videos on social media.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Including myself, there may be some people who feel their hearts racing," the staffer said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“When I was 16 years old I was racing motorcycles and driving my great-grandparents’ old Plymouth Volare,” Kent said during his induction speech.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
It lasted only five seconds, but that was long enough to send Jonathan’s blood racing through his veins.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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