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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For our running example of Google Ads, there are countless tools that will analyze your bidding strategy, ad content and more, digesting the numerous metrics provided by Google Ads into a simpler strategic direction.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Comedian Tig Notaro hosted the awards (which streamed on Twitch) and had the audience laughing at a running bit about how, despite having hosted several podcasts in the past and currently hosting Handsome with Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin, wasn’t nominated for any awards.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 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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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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The lower end of that spectrum (2,000 kelvins) will provide an orangey, amber light and attract the fewest flying insects.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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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That’s a rapid ascent that only the biggest names in the genre can manage.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The organization urged community members to report immigration enforcement to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice’s rapid response hotline at (909) 361-4588.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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America cannot achieve the Trump goal of true energy dominance while also pursuing anything resembling a real, speedy energy transition without finding ways to dramatically reduce timelines associated with federal permitting.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Jets have gone 7-10, 7-10, and 5-12 in the last three seasons, which is likely a big reason why the speedy running back would want out.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/racing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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