horse race

Example Sentences

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There’s a neck-and-neck commercial horse race reshaping businesses and the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s still unclear who is winning the horse race, as there has been no public polling yet.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s Kentucky Derby Day, also known as the day everyone waits around for eight hours to watch a two-minute horse race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Political pundits predict a three horse race between Labour, Green and Reform.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

And off he went to find Alyce to make sure Cob the Groom was not cheating him on the horse race.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman