Sentence examples for race was settled from inspiring English sources

In 1824, a narrow race was settled when the House of Representatives made John Quincy Adams president; partisans suspected behind-the-scenes dealmaking.

Strategists say that Mr. McCain can now count on a more motivated social conservative base to help him in areas like southern Ohio, where the 2004 race was settled.

That race was settled when "Mission," directed by Brian De Palma, was released in March, while "Red Planet" was delayed by Warner Brothers, first until June and then until today.

For five laps after the stops, Webber inched closer to Vettel but when his lead had been cut to just 5.1 seconds, the German began to move clear again and the race was settled.

But now the presidential race is settled.

The chances of the 2012 race being settled at the convention are magnified by the fact that four candidates are dividing the delegates.

The new Bush advertisements were likely to begin within the month, as soon as the Democratic race is settled for certain, aides said.

2001: The duel 6.44 from Ullrich Ullrich pushes Armstrong harder than in any of his other Tours, but the race is settled by the Texan's searing attack at l'Alpe d'Huez, and a mountain time trial win the following day.

IF the Democratic race is settled at the party's convention this summer — not unlikely, given Hillary Clinton's victories over Barack Obama in Ohio and Texas — certain delegate constituencies are going to be the object of much affection from the candidates.

Until the race is settled, though, it's clear his supporters will keep the cause alive -- from will.i.am's YouTube video to Zazzle-made t-shirts to posters in the street.

Appearances to the contrary notwithstanding, the horse race is settling down, with Bush as the front runner, Walker and Rubio tucked in behind, and Paul and Cruz further back.