Example Sentences

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Legge, who will be racing in her fifth Indy 500, will start in the No. 26 position.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The teams will be racing to this year's Slater Cup, which is contested between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers, Mr Slater's former clubs, every season.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

Lyles, a 200 specialist who is running at the shorter distance as well, will be racing next to defending Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs in the semifinals.

From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2023

Lawmakers will be racing against a clock as they try to implement a plan before legalization takes effect.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

When I get there, my heart will be racing as I watch the hands spin closer and closer to Mom walking through the door.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher