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thoroughbred

[thur-oh-bred, -uh-bred, thuhr-] / ˈθɜr oʊˌbrɛd, -əˌbrɛd, ˈθʌr- /
ADJECTIVE
pure, unmixed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
half-breed mixed


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Shoemaker moved into thoroughbred training after he stopped riding.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

He received 100 thoroughbred horses and a Lexus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon Dec. 19, 2025

Older, and with questions about the make-up of their team, the hosts will find it harder to absorb the absence of two thoroughbred fast bowlers.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2025

"Just fine. I'm like a thoroughbred," he says.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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