Spires
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
Three Spires Trust, which runs St Peter's Collegiate School, now an academy, said it was sorry to hear of the case and its thoughts were with those involved.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024
Spectators are returning in droves for the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, which aims for close to full capacity beneath the Twin Spires for the first time since 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic.
From Washington Times • May 7, 2022
After checking his heart rate, temperature, and weight, she announced, “Dr. Spires will be with y’all shortly.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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