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When Did 'Horse Race' Become Political?
People keep describing the current election as a horse race. But what do they mean by that?
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horse%20race. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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