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races

British  
/ ˈreɪsɪz /

plural noun

  1. a series of contests of speed between horses (or sometimes greyhounds) over a set course at prearranged times; a race meeting

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The athletic competition is rivaling triathlons and obstacle races as the must-do event for weekend warriors.

From The Wall Street Journal

“At the end of the day,” said Erin Covey, who analyzes House races for the Cook Report, “this doesn’t really benefit either party in a real way.”

From Los Angeles Times

When analyzing the results of these races, it’s important to have figures to compare them to.

From Salon

Last season, McLaren reigned supreme as Britain's Lando Norris was crowned champion for the first time and the team secured back-to-back constructors' titles with six races to spare.

From BBC

"The paddock has now turned into a catwalk," says Susie Wolff of the exclusive area at Formula 1 races where teams, the media and guests gather.

From BBC

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