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Discover LudwigThe phrase "joined the race" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to someone who has entered a competition or challenge. For example, "John has recently joined the race for state senator."
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Mr Sarkozy may not have officially joined the race but his attack dogs are already barking.
In 2012 he joined the race for Montana's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The prevailing mood was that nothing substantial would change no matter who joined the race.
A pair of friends had joined the race at the Queensboro Bridge.
Marathon, Perot has joined the race within sight of the finish line.
Since then, two more Republicans and one more Democrat have joined the race.
But a third candidate joined the race at the end of the weeklong filing period for candidates, on Dec. 5.
Four of the state's best known Democrats joined the race, and the campaign has been sharply contentious at times.
Some of Wall Street's top law firms, however, have not yet joined the race to the gulf.
Ralph Nader, the Green Party candidate, said he joined the race to critique both the Democrats and Republicans.
Dragons' Den star Peter Jones has joined the race to buy struggling outdoor goods retailer Blacks Leisure.
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