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boat race

British

noun

a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge University on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake

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“They kind of kept us from making touchdowns to stay in the boat race, but my guys played their hearts out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024

One participant from Australia, who competed in the dragon boat race, said she had thoroughly enjoyed herself at the Games but was surprised and disappointed by the lack of branding around.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2023

So begins a story of friendship, belonging and an annual boat race down Carcass Creek.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

A boat race seemed inevitable as GU big man Rui Hachimura dropped in 18 points in the first half, barbecuing any Husky tasked defending him in the post.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2018

A song from the Onam boat race filled the factory.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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