gymkhanas

noun

plural of gymkhana
as in derbies

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  1. outings
  2. championships
  3. races
  4. triathlons
  5. semifinals
  6. finals
  7. nationals
Noun
  • The dainty block heel is elevated enough for formal outings, yet casual enough for everyday wear, making these my go-to sandals for summer trips.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • But before school’s back in session, the heir apparent has been enjoying outings with his family, including the 2026 Wimbledon tennis championships.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of outings
Noun
  • And of course, Haaland, who is undoubtedly the breakout star of these championships.
    — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Only the Los Angeles Lakers (six NBA championships), San Antonio Spurs (five) and Golden State Warriors (four) have won more NBA titles than the Heat over the last 30 years.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of championships
Noun
  • Like many Diamond League events, most races feature only finals and no qualifying heats.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Included in that lineup of marquee events are stallion making races like the Jim Dandy, Whitney, Jockey Club Gold Cup, and Travers along with top races for the girls in the Coaching Club American Oaks and Alabama Stakes.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of races
Noun
  • Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of triathlons
Noun
  • Rhyne Howard scored 30 points to lead Vinyl past Laces and into the Unrivaled semifinals on Saturday, while Paige Bueckers’ 29 points led Breeze past Rose to secure its semifinal berth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Definition of semifinals
Noun
  • That increases to five for the quarter-finals, six for the semi-finals and eight for the final, which also includes the third-place play-off.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Boston has hosted community watch parties in other neighborhoods including Dorchester, Boston Common and East Boston, and more watch parties are planned for both the semi-finals and the July 19 final.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of finals
Noun
  • According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, investigators reviewed social media accounts, a website and a billboard in Latin America that advertised maternity packages at South Texas hospitals to foreign nationals.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • The visa for journalists - which currently can last years - would be up to 240 days or, in the case of Chinese nationals, 90 days.
    — Doina Chiacu, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of nationals
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