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- noun Plural form of
jockey . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
jockey .
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Examples
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Last three categories show changes in jockeys, equipment and weight.
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On the Monday after the April Gold Cup, Gypsy Joe surveyed the glowering faces of his two long-term jockeys as they drove into his stable-yard for the morning exercise and training session.
The Elvis Latte Allie Dresser 2010
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You, in jockeys, slide the door open enough to silently hand the boy the bag and put 5 to 10 pesos in his outstretched hand.
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On the Monday after the April Gold Cup, Gypsy Joe surveyed the glowering faces of his two long-term jockeys as they drove into his stable-yard for the morning exercise and training session.
Field Of Thirteen Francis, Dick 1998
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I believe you lingo jockeys refer to this as paradox.
Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates Robbins, Tom 2000
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I believe you lingo jockeys refer to this as paradox.
Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates Robbins, Tom 2000
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In today's Viewpoint cover story, those with a stake in the continued success and growth of the reinvigorated Downtown business district say the aggressive coin jockeys are chasing away tourists and business patrons, and adding to the false perception that Downtown is crime-ridden.
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In today's Viewpoint cover story, those with a stake in the continued success and growth of the reinvigorated Downtown business district say the aggressive coin jockeys are chasing away tourists and business patrons, and adding to the false perception that Downtown is crime-ridden.
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In today's Viewpoint cover story, those with a stake in the continued success and growth of the reinvigorated Downtown business district say the aggressive coin jockeys are chasing away tourists and business patrons, and adding to the false perception that Downtown is crime-ridden.
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These rode their mothers 'backs, clinging desperately while they leaped along, for all the world like the pathetic monkey "jockeys" one sees strapped to the backs of big dogs in circuses.
The Land of Footprints Stewart Edward White 1909
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