Example Sentences

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For instance, on "Tournaments of Champions", it’s more of a head-to-head battle, which pushes you to think on your feet and deliver something spectacular in a short timeframe.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

Tournaments are taking place this weekend in Arizona and next weekend in Roseville.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

The prize for the two top qualifying players in both 11-round events: a slot in the 2024 open and women’s eight-player Candidates Tournaments that will identify the next challengers for the world chess titles.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2023

State has won the past two ACC Tournaments.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

I felt a good kind of nervous, the way I did when I played against the good players in the Rucker Tournaments in Harlem.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers