the races

plural noun

: an event at which there is a series of horse races

Let's go to the races this weekend.

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The worst weather should be moving out right around when the races begin. —

John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 Catch up quick: Since 2020, more than half the races in the Georgia House and Senate seats were uncontested, according to a Fair Districts Georgia analysis. —

Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 Despite the clear paddling skills of everyone involved, the races often appeared to turn into a watery version of bumper cars, or ‘Mario Kart With Boats’ as has been described on social media, with competitors regularly ramming into each other out. —

Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024 Here’s a look at the races to watch across the country on Tuesday. —

Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the races