contest

Example Sentences

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A pair of Smith penalties after the break stretched England's lead out to 18-10 and England seemed to be turning the tide of the contest, with Underhill and Itoje both burrowing deep for turnovers.

From BBC

In a staggering contest of 13 tries and 90 points, Gregor Townsend's men were astonishing in every way until a madcap endgame that saw France run in a battery of tries.

From BBC

The news outlet recorded the coastal community’s quotidian happenings for generations, documenting births, marriages, deaths, soccer games, high school graduations, Fourth of July parades, the Mr. and Miss Palisades contest and more.

From Los Angeles Times

On top of that, they have put it up to Galthie's team in multiple contests.

From BBC

Shah has also taken a commanding lead in the seat he is contesting -- a head-to-head contest against 74-year-old ousted prime minister Oli, symbolising the clash between the old guard and a youth-driven call for change.

From Barron's