the races
plural noun
: an event at which there is a series of horse races
Let's go to the races this weekend.
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Clubs raised funds by helping at concessions and planned their years around the races.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
There are images of the family at the races, of Dominic West’s Guy Dexter in London’s West End and Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary ascending steps while wearing a sumptuous red gown.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Westin also encourages participation in marathons, creating experiences around the races for runners and their supporters.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Viewers can also enjoy FuboTV's free trial to watch the races live.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
There are images of the family at the races, of Dominic West’s Guy Dexter in London’s West End and Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary ascending steps while wearing a sumptuous red gown.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
Westin also encourages participation in marathons, creating experiences around the races for runners and their supporters.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Viewers can also enjoy FuboTV's free trial to watch the races live.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the races
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“The races.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20races. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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