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Race Raced Part I State Racing Mind Years

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If you r___, you take part in a race.If you race, you take part in a race.
In the 10 years I raced in Europe, 30 drivers were killed.
They may even have raced each other–but not regularly.
word race
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noun
A race is a competition to see who is the fastest, for example in running, swimming, or driving.
The first Le Mans 24-hour motor race was won by André Lagache and René Léonard.
The races are a series of horse races that are held in a particular place on a particular day. People go to watch and to bet on which horse will win.
The high point of this trip was a day at the races.
A race is a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for power or control.
The race for the White House begins in earnest today.
The race is on to build up membership fast.
A race is one of the major groups which human beings can be divided into according to their physical features, such as the colour of their skin.
The College welcomes students of all races, faiths, and nationalities.
Discrimination by employers on the grounds of race and nationality was illegal.
verb
If you race, you take part in a race.
In the 10 years I raced in Europe, 30 drivers were killed.
They may even have raced each other–but not regularly.
If you race somewhere, you go there as quickly as possible.
He raced across town to the State House building.
The hares raced away out of sight.
If something races towards a particular state or position, it moves very fast towards that state or position.
Do they realize we are racing towards complete economic collapse?
American economic growth raced ahead.
If you race a vehicle or animal, you prepare it for races and make it take part in races.
He still raced sports cars as often as he could.
If your mind races, or if thoughts race through your mind, you think very fast about something, especially when you are in a difficult or dangerous situation.
I made sure I sounded calm but my mind was racing.
Already her mind was racing ahead to the hundred and one things she had to do.
Bits and pieces of the past raced through her mind.
If your heart races, it beats very quickly because you are excited or afraid .
Her heart raced uncontrollably.
inflections racesracingraced
cefr-level A2

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