- present participle of steeplechase.
steeplechasing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of steeplechasing
Example Sentences
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The mount of Nico de Boinville, races over a longer trip of more than two and a half miles before a possible switch to steeplechasing next season.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2023
The collection, housed in Vine Hill, a red-brick house built in 1804 and its Federal revival addition, represents subjects related to equestrian pursuits such as thoroughbred racing, dressage, eventing, steeplechasing and polo.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2018
Often, Fenwick says, as he sits by the wood stove in his office, surrounded by saddlery, model tractors and photos of his steeplechasing successes, the right fix is only a wait away.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2015
For seven fences it was a masterclass of steeplechasing.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 19, 2010
I think they were steeplechasing, and he had Kester on his back.
From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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