greyhound

noun

grey·hound ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd

: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing

also : any of several related dogs compare Italian greyhound

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Also, Florida voters in 2018 approved a constitutional amendment that banned greyhound racing, effectively clearing the way for dog tracks to end racing while keeping other gambling activities. —

Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025 Peters said the greyhound racing industry would be able to make submissions about the legislation. —

Seyed Ismail Nafeesa, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024 The government aims to have the practice of greyhound racing banned by Aug. 1, 2026. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 Commercial greyhound racing remains legal in only a few countries, including the U.S., Australia, Britain and Ireland. —

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