: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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The show is captivating and heart-racing, with unpredictable twists and turns.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, stepped out for annual horse racing event Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Several members of the royal family came together to attend the first day of this year's horse racing event at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, where cameras captured Zara's respectful hello for her uncle in the Royal Enclosure.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Its advanced composite construction—incorporating lightweight carbon fiber and E-Glass—is more commonly associated with offshore racing boats.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, stepped out for annual horse racing event Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Several members of the royal family came together to attend the first day of this year's horse racing event at Ascot Racecourse on June 16, where cameras captured Zara's respectful hello for her uncle in the Royal Enclosure.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Its advanced composite construction—incorporating lightweight carbon fiber and E-Glass—is more commonly associated with offshore racing boats.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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