: the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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Under the state's plan, thoroughbred racing would eventually consolidate at Pimlico while Laurel Park is converted into a training facility.
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CBS News, 13 May 2026
After stepping away from competition from 2020 through 2024, Melese returned to marathon racing and placed eighth at the 2024 Berlin Marathon, finishing less than two minutes off her career-best time.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Pitt led director Joseph Kosinski’s 2025 racing film F1 that picked up four Academy Award nominations and also starred Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Some of her nine siblings are involved with horse racing, too.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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CBS News, 13 May 2026
After stepping away from competition from 2020 through 2024, Melese returned to marathon racing and placed eighth at the 2024 Berlin Marathon, finishing less than two minutes off her career-best time.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Pitt led director Joseph Kosinski’s 2025 racing film F1 that picked up four Academy Award nominations and also starred Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Some of her nine siblings are involved with horse racing, too.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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