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greyhound racing

Noun

Meaning

the sport of racing greyhounds

Source: WordNet

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I had this funny family. At one end, they were breeding dogs in south-east London - for greyhound racing - and at the other, my uncle was living in Downing Street. And I would actually go to Downing Street, which didn't strike me as funny. I'd get on the number 15 bus. Michael Moorcock

A number of animal welfare organizations are critical of the greyhound racing industry, alleging that industry standard practices are cruel and inhumane, and that the industry violates animal welfare laws and conceals evidence of wrongdoing. Source: Internet

Cardiff City Council had taken less than ten minutes to reject a plan to switch greyhound racing to nearby Maindy Stadium. Source: Internet

Each Australian state and territory has a governing greyhound racing body. Source: Internet

In other countries, particularly Australia, Ireland, Macau, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US, greyhound racing is part of the gambling industry and similar to horse racing - although far less profitable. Source: Internet

Enjoy comprehensive coverage of Topgun night at The Meadows on Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Facebook page, by downloading The Watchdog app, or go to watchdog. Source: Internet

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