run for the roses

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Meanings:

1.
USneutralsporting
- To enter or compete in the Kentucky Derby (the horse race traditionally associated with a garland of roses).
2.
USUKfigurativeneutral
- To compete in a high-profile contest or campaign for a prestigious prize or top honors.

Examples:

EN: ::: an alert, progressive and co-operative banking "run for the roses" on televi-
HI: • 'प्रकृति के साथ नैतिक और सतत संबंध' पुरस्कारः AlR's 'लिविंग ऑन द एज - द कोस्टल लाइव्स'
EN: Another year down in the run for the roses.
TE: రోజాపై ఇంకో ఏడాది వేటు. . ఎదురుగా ఎటాక్?

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