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thoroughbred

[thur-oh-bred, -uh-bred, thuhr-] / ˈθɜr oʊˌbrɛd, -əˌbrɛd, ˈθʌr- /
ADJECTIVE
pure, unmixed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
half-breed mixed


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Saturday, however, Gold Phoenix has a chance to separate himself from all but one other thoroughbred who has competed in North America.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

For the second time in as many weeks, a leading California-based thoroughbred has been retired.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

The franchise took its first step toward that when it agreed to spend nearly $200 million for a property that used to host Arlington Park, a thoroughbred racetrack in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 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

Penelope’s thoughts raced like a thoroughbred at the Epsom Derby.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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