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Spires

American  
[spahyuhrz] / spaɪərz /

noun

  1. another name for Speyer.


Spires British  
/ spaɪəz /

noun

  1. the English name for Speyer

"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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Oxford Spires Academy's head teacher said the move would create a "calmer, more focused environment".

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2025

People create their own statement pieces involving the Twin Spires, horses and even the starting gate at Churchill Downs, which is celebrating the 150th running of the famous race this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2024

A turf course years ago cut down the size of the infield and the Twin Spires that once dominated Churchill Downs are now dwarfed by the Disneyland amusement park surrounding the track.

From Salon ● May 4, 2024

Baffert’s shadow still looms large over the Twin Spires.

From Washington Times ● May 5, 2023

“You, um, you know how Dr. Spires said it could take a while before Fig’s blood sugar is normal?”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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