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relay

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


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We’d love to hear it and will relay some of the best tales a week from now in the Markets A.M.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

Varnado won the 300 hurdles in 39.95 and Wilson won the girls 4x400 relay in 3:36.17.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Rosary won the girls 4x100-meter relay by a full second in 44.87 seconds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“You sent cards,” I say, but she’s already three paces ahead of me, running again, like we’re in a relay and a billion-dollar iTunes gift card is at the finish line.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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