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horse-racing

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horse-racing [ˈhɔːsˌreɪsɪŋ] n (sport) → ippica; (events) → corse fpl dei cavalli
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He had been bred, as they call it, a gentleman; that is, bred up to do nothing; and had spent a very small fortune, which he inherited from an industrious farmer his uncle, in hunting, horse-racing, and cock-fighting, and had been married by my landlady for certain purposes, which he had long since desisted from answering; for which she hated him heartily.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
A passion for horse-racing, developed late in life, had ruined the rich retired tradesman who had purchased the estate at the time of our family troubles.
The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie View in context
As a native of horse-racing England, you belong to a nation of gamblers.
The Haunted Hotel by Collins, Wilkie View in context
 
 
 
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