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e|vent|ing
e|vent|ing «ih VEHN tihng», noun.
Especially British. equestrian competition including dressage, cross-country riding, and show jumping: »

Eventing is a comparatively new sport, but…the number of people watching show jumping on television is second only to soccer (London Times).

e|vent´er, noun.

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