thoroughbred
Example Sentences
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For the second time in as many weeks, a leading California-based thoroughbred has been retired.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
A nation will be hoping he's still smiling in the wake of their opener against Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup game since the great thoroughbred in their midfield was barely out of nappies.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Over the past two years, Johnson has become a minority owner of multiple horses, including Sandman, a $1.2 million, dappled gray thoroughbred who competed in last year’s Derby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
A thoroughbred of the streets, Jemmy acted on instinct.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
