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equine

[ee-kwahyn, ek-wahyn] / ˈi kwaɪn, ˈɛk waɪn /
NOUN
hoofed mammal
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The 5th Circuit’s ruling neuters a law that Congress enacted in 2020 to impose nationwide standards on the horse racing industry after the existing state-by-state patchwork failed to prevent equine fatalities and corruption scandals.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

Unlike some operators, who pass down the tradition from generation to generation, Stephen had no background in equine husbandry when he started out, but had realised he did not want to work indoors.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Before takeoff, shippers deal with complex veterinary clearances, quarantines and equine paperwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Conjugated equine estrogen—made from the urine of horses and used in the WHI study—decreases breast-cancer risk in postmenopausal women when used without progesterone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

He peers down from tiny round eyes over a long equine nose.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz



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