- present participle of steeplechase.
steeplechasing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of steeplechasing
Example Sentences
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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
But experience of steeplechasing remains important and this one has just four outings over fences.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2015
Was Henderson getting a taste for the blue riband of steeplechasing?
From The Guardian ● Feb. 25, 2011
We had need of a spell on our backs, for what with all our steeplechasing over yawning graves—that is the way I always think of it—we were somewhat out of breath.
From D'Ri and I by Bacheller, Irving
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