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as in ethnicity
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a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
Winston Churchill's famous hope and prediction that World War II would be remembered by future generations as the finest hour of the Britannic race
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as in family
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a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the last descendent of a race of kings
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Recent Examples of race
Sofi Zeman
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
In 2024, infant mortality continued to differ by race, sometimes dramatically.
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Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Mayele put Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post and was mobbed by teammates and even substitutes, who raced off the bench and across the field to join in the wild celebrations.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
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Noun
Controversial turbines Data center companies are in a global race to produce more AI, faster.
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Sofi Zeman
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
In 2024, infant mortality continued to differ by race, sometimes dramatically.
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Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Verb
Four days after twin earthquakes shattered Venezuela’s coastal state of La Guaira, rescue teams race to find survivors as the official death toll climbs to at least 1,450.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Mayele put Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post and was mobbed by teammates and even substitutes, who raced off the bench and across the field to join in the wild celebrations.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for race
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The influence and ethnicities blended in discreetly over the centuries, Guevarra says.
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County demographics, including median household income, race/ethnicity and educational attainment, are from the Census.
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general, and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to conservative British politicians, are competing to replace Newsom.
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According to Reuters, Gakpo was given time off to spend with his family, who are staying near the team base in Kansas City as the Netherlands competes in the World Cup.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Professionals will take full advantage of each upgrade to speed up development, media production, and the heavy lifting required by generative AI tools.
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If a state is manipulating its AIS or switching names or flags, that provides reasonable grounds to suspect the vessel is without nationality.
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By contrast, many countries extend citizenship under the principle of jus sanguinis, or right of blood, which is determined by the nationality of a child's parents regardless of the location of birth.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Representatives from two local tribes draw a parallel between the gather and past efforts to expel their people from their ancestral lands, and say the horses are intertwined with their culture.
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The report generally contends that a single-payer system would, by eliminating the paperwork and other aspects of the current system, be the most efficient from a cost/benefit basis.
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Experts contended that the progressive candidates could split the vote, opening the door for McAdams to win.
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The suspect, an adult male, wore all black and traveled on a scooter.
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For those unable to attend games at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, the free-to-enter festival offers local and traveling spectators a place to gather during the World Cup.
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“Race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/race. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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