relay
noun
a series of persons relieving one another or taking turns; shift.
relays
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pluralof relay.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Streatfeild’s spring activity is track and field, where she competes in the 100-meter dash, long jump and both relays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Watch for a crack in the story your loved one relays about the relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Dina Asher-Smith and Olympic silver medalist Matt Hudson-Smith, who were both set to run relays in Glasgow, have also been replaced, as has Asher-Smith's sprint team-mate Daryll Neita.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"We found that activating this pathway excites the part of the spinal cord that relays touch and pain to the brain, causing touch to now be perceived as pain as well," said Ball.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026
"Hey...hey Patty I won't be running any relays anytime soon, huh? No handoffs for me."
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
