Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The running of races; the occupation or business of arranging for or carrying on races, especially between horses.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- a. & n. from
race , v. t. & i. - (Zoöl.) an ocypodian.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The sport of competing in
races . - verb Present participle of
race .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the sport of engaging in contests of speed
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Examples
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The real opportunity for carbon footprint reduction in racing is likely not with the actual race event itself, but with educating the fanbase and actively promoting carbon footprint reduction within their ranks.
greenwashing 2009
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“The first objective of what I see as a three-year commitment to racing is to ride Quiznos and be the only person to compete in all three of its incarnations, Red Zinger, Coors Classic and Quiznos Pro Challenge,” Grewal told VeloNews on Friday.
Inside Cycling with John Wilcockson: Alexi Grewal is deadly serious about comeback 2010
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As both trainer and owner, Dean tunes in to what she describes as racing's "new market."
chron.com Chronicle 2009
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This kind of racing is something we deal with a lot.
Cannondale takes second USGP win as Tim Johnson solos away at Planet Bike 2010
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Cyclocross racing is not for those with minimalist tendencies.
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“Criterium-style bike racing is extremely popular in North America and the United States has many very talented criterium cyclists,” said USA Cycling CEO Steve Johnson.
American-only criterium championships hit Grand Rapids in 2011 and 2012 2010
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The only thing they ever did for us was fried chicken .... horse racing is boring. haha
Bunning announces he won't seek re-election, takes shot at GOP 2009
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Its almost time for the Tour de France and this type of bike racing is famous for drug abuse.
tingilinde: 2010
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However, Carney said that his team would have focused more on Latin American racing in 2010 had his team known about the new requirements last year.
Tour of California organizer: UCI teams ruling a surprise 2011
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Dried mud from racing is not the same as a spa treatment and can start to burn or sting as it dries.
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