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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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A new image, of a bunch of smiling people of different ages, races, and physical abilities, took over the entire screen.

From Literature

“People need to know that Daniel races clean and does things right.”

From Los Angeles Times

If it is on, she races to charge every power bank, laptop and lamp, as the power can go out any minute.

From The Wall Street Journal

She has competed in 20 different races across six countries and 12 different cities.

From BBC

"This year I was close to quitting a few times, I had no energy for a few races," the emotional Austrian said.

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