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relay

[ree-ley, ree-ley, ri-ley] / ˈri leɪ, ˈri leɪ, rɪˈleɪ /


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I described it as a relay race: We start with democracy and Piggy, then comes cracking of civility and Jack, then chaos with Simon, and finally war with Ralph.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The mission was created to show how wideband communications technology can allow spacecraft to transmit data through both government and commercial relay networks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Its order book stands at 23.1 million U.S. dollars as of FY 2026, but more orders are expected from its inter-satellite data relay system and advanced digital radio system segments, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Rosary’s 4x100 relay established itself as the favorite at state finals with a 44.79, more than a second faster than runner-up Canyon Country Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

I told him and Momly and Maddy about being chosen for the 4x800 relay team, and doing the waltz.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds




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