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race against time



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"Tennis became a race against time," said Nadal.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He now faces a race against time to push through as many legislative changes before his term comes to an end late next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Starting in January 2025, the French pair embarked on a race against time to create top-level routines for the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Authorities describe the search as a race against time.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Father Olufemi hadn’t come yet, but their race against time had begun.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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