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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However, the popular post-apocalyptic drama will not enter any of the races despite being eligible.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
Alongside pushing voters to vote yes to abandon the form of government, PV United backed six candidates in each of the races for City Council.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025
The party won the races for governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, decisively fending off Republican hopes of building on the swing toward a red Virginia that occurred during the 2024 presidential election.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
Attendees can bet on the races and purchase food and drinks.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
Alongside pushing voters to vote yes to abandon the form of government, PV United backed six candidates in each of the races for City Council.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025
The party won the races for governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, decisively fending off Republican hopes of building on the swing toward a red Virginia that occurred during the 2024 presidential election.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025
Attendees can bet on the races and purchase food and drinks.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
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“The races.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20races. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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