contest
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The Wednesday night gathering is the first televised debate in the gubernatorial contest since early February.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Google has raised the stakes in the contest to develop the world’s fastest and most efficient artificial-intelligence chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
That triggered a tit-for-tat contest as both parties raced to squeeze out extra seats before November.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
It was another tight contest that went the distance, with Kelly's contribution once again proving decisive as she scored the final penalty in a shootout to defend England's status as European champions.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“Whichever one of us wins that contest gets to move into the spare room—with the 3000 all to himself.”
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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