relay

Example Sentences

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The 400 meters is his specialty, and he’s scheduled to run in that event along with the school’s 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

This process can be compared to a relay, where energy is passed from one particle to another.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

"We're in a relay race, and we're not successful until the next missions are successful."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Military officials say it is a central node for command, communications and data relay, particularly for drone operations and long-range strike coordination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Gods and goddesses could not be bothered with hearing prayers from mortals; that was why Father Olufemi held shukrani services to receive and relay prayers on the people’s behalf.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray