race

Example Sentences

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Feldstein Soto also won her first race to become city attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

With about 18 million ballots counted, Sanchez was ahead by just 20,000 votes and the race was still much too close to call.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Recent polling found that most primary voters planned to rank multiple candidates in the crowded governor’s race.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Her count passed his on Sunday, and most every major outlet had called the race by Monday evening.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The dog was meant to be a substitute for Blizzard if Blizzard had to quit the race.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell