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runners and riders

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The horses and respective jockeys entered
    plural, plural-only
  2. The candidates in a competition or leadership contest.
    humorous, idiomatic, plural, plural-only

Examples

“We lined up in front of the tape. I tightened on the reins, aware of the other runners and riders on either side of me.”
“Click here for your printable guide⟳ to the runners and riders”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

runnet Runnier Runniest runniness running running back

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