chariots

noun

plural of chariot
as in stagecoaches
a vehicle with two wheels that was pulled by horses and was raced and used in battle in ancient times a chariot race

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Recent Examples of chariots Its influence eventually spread far beyond carts and chariots. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 The 5,398 officially noted burial objects included ceremonial figurines, chariots, pieces of jewelry and artwork, and even piles of food. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 But, that could be accomplished with portable palanquins and chariots, Namboothiri said. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Suddenly, the servant saw that the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around them – representing spiritual forces of divine protection. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026 The next year, the chariot race made its debut, in which inmates raced chariots pulled by bulls. — Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026 Wheels of fire, chariots of fire, what’s that? — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026 There are more than 25 attractions, including a carousel with wheelchair-accessible chariots, a sensory-friendly village, an accessible Ferris wheel, and a new wheelchair-accessible swing ride. — Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 Tents, chariots and other production gear were auctioned off so the couple could pay their creditors. — Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
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  1. coaches
  2. stages
  3. cabs
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  • Moore was named the Cougars’ new head coach this past offseason, while Miller left his role as wide receivers coach at Boise State to become offensive coordinator in Pullman; both coaches played together at Boise State in the early 2010s.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Balfanz says coaches spend a lot of their time lesson planning, learning each school’s curriculum requirements, and understanding the learning style of an individual student, but time for social and emotional connection is also critical for success.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of coaches
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  • At the time of writing, the new ship is still very much in the planning stages and has not had an official construction contract agreed.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Each piece is made using a cast-iron mold engraved with CNC technology, creating a subtractive geometry inspired by the rough-hewn stages of marble carving.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of stages
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  • The company also has experience running trucks commercially with empty cabs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There are glistening construction workers and disembodied skirts blowing upwards from the convected wind of subway grates and cabs again, a heat-wave dream loop.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabs

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