horse race
definitions
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A competition in which horses run around a track, usually with jockeys riding them.ru: Конные скачки
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A close competition between candidates or parties, especially during an election.ru: Избирательная гонка
examples
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Vronsky participated in a horse race.
Вронский участвовал в конных скачках.
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The presidential election has turned into a tight horse race.
Президентские выборы превратились в напряженную гонку.