as in running
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as in competing
to engage in a contest
just how many candidates are racing for the senatorial seat this year?
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as in travelling
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Adjective
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The car often requires a running push to get the engine started and the shortage of cash and food stamps means that the children get their Lunchables while their father frequently goes without.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025 -
With Keys serving at 5-all, Swiatek hit a running forehand winner off a drop shot at 30-40 to take a 6-5 lead.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Guys were out there competing their ass off trying to get a win.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Guys were out there competing their a-- off, trying to get a win.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But there aren’t enough helicopters available for initial pilot training, current and former Army aviators told Forbes, and active-duty and National Guard aircrews simply aren’t getting enough flying hours in peacetime.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Wonder plant and insect camera Bird Buddy is moving on to smaller flying creatures of the outdoors.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
7 Jan. 2025
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Advanced fleet management platforms can empower not only fleet owners but also independent fleet and telematics service providers to build advanced fleet digitalization applications, across sectors and countries.—
Aliaksandr Kuushynau,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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With this in mind, fleet electrification represents not only technological change but also an opportunity to digitally transform an industry that has seen modest evolution over the past 50 years.—
Charlie Jardine,
Forbes,
16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Yet these numbers also raise serious questions about the sustainability of such rapid token creation and the implications for investors drawn into what essentially amounts to a high-stakes lottery.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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With Cash App monthly active users stagnating at 57 million for the last few quarters, the company is focused on engagement rather than rapid user acquisition.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees, among other things, the right to a speedy and public trial.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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First, the Moto G Power 5G (2024) Android phone is speedy in its class, has a long-lasting battery, and even supports wireless charging—now for 40% off.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racing. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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