horse race
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For example, there have been no debates and none are planned at the moment, and the lack of polling means that horse race coverage is nonexistent.
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
Media outlets, including Barron’s, cited the shifting odds as the process began to resemble a horse race.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Still, the leadership change, announced in early October, was abrupt for a company that conducted a multiyear horse race before appointing Vestberg.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
"But, Ms. Wockley, we're not pretending to be in a horse race," Simeon pleaded.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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