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[reys] / reɪs /






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This is all to say: A disproportionate amount of the public discourse around Nolan’s film has focused, predictably, on race and gender.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

The former AI researcher and filmmaker has been urging Google DeepMind’s chief executive, Demis Hassabis, to commit to ending the AI race.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

OpenAI has pivoted its business to selling AI tools to software developers, and is trying to reassert its lead in the AI race after falling behind its younger rival Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Some are questioning whether the company can remain competitive in the AI race following a Bloomberg report last week saying that its latest Gemini model is facing delays.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

And even if they feel good, it gives me a squirmy, itchy feeling to think about going into the race without having done all the training exactly as I planned it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

At 34, Le Clos won't compete in as many races this time but is set to be on the blocks for the men's 50m and 100m butterfly events.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Foraying into the defense space could give Archer an extra boost as it races to develop its air taxis faster than competitors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The races took place on drifting sea ice at the geographic North Pole in the Arctic, with competitors arriving from Norway aboard the French polar vessel Le Commandant Charcot.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

He didn’t run poorly in any of the races; in fact, of the seven horses who beat him, five were Breeders’ Cup winners and a sixth won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

I tumble off its tail, and the lake races toward me, Uhuru blurs past me, and the Msaidizi disappears into the clouds.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Playing against 14 men for half the match after scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli was shown a straight red for a kick out at Ellis Genge, England raced away to their largest ever win over Fiji.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

With back-to-back wins, the Americans raced off to a historic start and their 11 goals scored were their most ever at a World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Portland, like many cities, has raced to increase its supply of affordable housing by turning to a federal program that’s existed since the 1980s: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Immigrants crowded waiting rooms and spilled into hallways as clerks raced to process around 100 people scheduled for an administrative hearing that morning.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The dogs from every farm we went by raced out to see us past, and J.W., lolling over the wagon side, told them all about it.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

SINGAPORE—Chinese artificial-intelligence developers are racing to raise money through share offerings or loans, believing they need a bigger war chest to keep up with U.S. competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Now that the Cup is over, my mind is racing with what club teams I should start to follow and continue my World Cup experience.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a simple voice command.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

But, with six minutes remaining, a moment of Maradona magic settled the final - the forward's superb first-time half-volleyed through ball sent Jorge Burruchaga racing away to nab the winner.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

I hollered, swinging out of the tree like a crazed squirrel and racing to her side.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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