Sentence examples for something of a race from inspiring English sources

Uber is in something of a race with its American rival, Lyft, to go public.

While all three laboured to isolate the period gene, publishing was something of a race.

The company, which has been in something of a race to go public with Uber has picked JPMorgan Chase to take the lead on its offering.

The final stretch was something of a race against time for the opponents of the bill to explain to North Carolinians just what they were voting for.

"In cross-strait relations, we are in something of a race between the forces of economic integration and political separation," said Mr. Schell.

'There is something of a race on, to be in the vanguard of the information age - to get the first, the most and the best infrastructure and services in place.

Collmus is something of a race-calling prodigy.

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Black Caviar's return to Royal Ascot in June would very likely be the highlight of this racing year if it comes off and would help cement what this annual describes as the transformation of Australia's international reputation from "something of a racing backwater" only 10 years ago.

This weekend Ferrari is racing at the Spanish Grand Prix, now something of a home race for the team behind its Spanish driver.

It may be a last shot at winning an event that has been something of a jinxed race for the Andretti family.