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a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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Recent Examples of horse
Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
In horse racing, Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes by three lengths over Journalism just a few weeks after claiming the Kentucky Derby crown.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Included in the post were snaps of places Hadid has traveled, selfies, and pictures of her little one at the American Museum of Natural History and a farm petting horses.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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In the north, the communities of Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head provide a glimpse into what makes the Outer Banks such a popular getaway, with hang gliding, wild horse tours, seafood fresh from the ocean, and a bevy of art and artisans.
—Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
In horse racing, Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes by three lengths over Journalism just a few weeks after claiming the Kentucky Derby crown.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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During the event, visitors can expect marching bands, horses, and floats sponsored by local Irish groups and families.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Included in the post were snaps of places Hadid has traveled, selfies, and pictures of her little one at the American Museum of Natural History and a farm petting horses.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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