race

Example Sentences

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They also seemed buoyed by early results in the Kiley race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Dalin later withdrew from the Transat Jacques Vabre race in late 2023 because of a medical issue.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The race was shaking out to be mighty close, and as the first initial votes were tallied, Pratt was leading Raman for the second spot behind Bass, but by Sunday Raman began to pull ahead.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

DiCamillo said Swalwell’s dropping out of the race “really gave Becerra an opening and he capitalized on it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

There were four days more before the race began.

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