racing
Definition of racing
: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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Michael Rahal was a longtime wholesale food distributor who enjoyed a decidedly more exciting side pursuit during his middle-age years: auto racing.
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For years before entering politics as a state senator and more recently as lieutenant governor before becoming governor in January, Scott was known for his stock car racing.
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SCORE continues today for the fifth year under the ownership and direction of Roger Norman following nearly 39 years under the ownership of Sal Fish as the leading sanctioning body in the sport of desert racing.
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Dixon’s wreck ended a long streak of caution-free racing that dated to last year’s race.
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That ended a bold run for Alonso, a rookie at Indy and in oval-track racing.
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As a technology of fairness, the starting blocks helped turn foot racing into an ideal for egalitarian citizenship.
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In each episode, teams of two contestants, advised by a racing handicapper, will bet on three races.
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For the eighth time in 12 years, thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown races will each have a different winner.
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RACING Defined for English Language Learners
racing
Definition of racing for English Language Learners
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: the sport or profession of racing horses, cars, etc.
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