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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the last descendent of a race of kings
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as in ethnicity
a people having a common language, culture, and body of traditions
Winston Churchill's famous hope and prediction that World War II would be remembered by future generations as the finest hour of the Britannic race
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Recent Examples of race
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Reactions to the trial fall on party lines: Democrats described Neely’s death as emerging from systemic issues related to race, poor funding for mental health care and lack of social services for the homeless.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
In game four, Bright & Rohrabacher raced to a 7-2 lead, but Waters & Parenteau roared back, then took the endgame 12-10 for the title.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The deal includes a stake in the Dolphins, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix race and Hard Rock Stadium.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Reactions to the trial fall on party lines: Democrats described Neely’s death as emerging from systemic issues related to race, poor funding for mental health care and lack of social services for the homeless.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pete, meanwhile, was a rich kid who had been booted from his parents’ home after being caught stealing and racing a car.
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
In game four, Bright & Rohrabacher raced to a 7-2 lead, but Waters & Parenteau roared back, then took the endgame 12-10 for the title.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In this novel, Greg Heffley and his family decide to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Still more are negatively impacted by a wide range of social drivers of health (SDOH), such as English language proficiency, housing, education and race or ethnicity.Eron Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The analysis reveals stark differences in how long Americans live, shaped by income, race and ethnicity, and geographic location.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 8 Dec. 2024
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This put pressure on the industry to develop technological solutions as companies competed to develop better products.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead to 2025, Muniz will compete full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 33 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The album went on to sped 10 total weeks atop the chart.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill that same month to close a legal loophole and speed up the process of evicting squatters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In a historic move to acknowledge and honor the resilience of Indigenous tribes, President Joe Biden on Monday announced the designation of a national monument at a former Native American boarding school in Pennsylvania.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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And yes, Native American tribes use cold immersion for their purification ceremonies, while Nordic nations have been braving alternating cold baths and saunas.Nicholas Wyman, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: All nationalities are welcome.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The artist was born in Iran, is French Swedish by nationality, and spends most of his time in Morocco.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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These kinds of legal tools can be empowering for voters of color in all states, voting rights advocates contend.Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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It is based in part, on grounds that charges in the indictment are unconstitutional since the charges are based on the exit tax regime which Ver contends is itself unconstitutional.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Second, food now travels very far before reaching consumers: The average distance a typical food item travels is 1,500 to 2,500 miles before being bought.Vaclav Smil, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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Initially a two-vehicle crash occurred, then one of the drivers got out of his vehicle to talk with the other driver when he was struck by vehicle traveling at highway speeds, authorities said.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/race. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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