contest
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Florida-based insurer Slide Insurance last year told investors in its stock market debut it will “vigorously contest payment” of claims it believes lack merit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
American Nathan Martin won the contest in a photo finish, tracking down Michael Kimani Kamau of Kenya to edge him on his final strides, winning by 00.01 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
This year the contest went to a spell-off, where the final two contestants spell as many words as they can in 90 seconds.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
But if the war ends and the supply chain is healed, Japan could benefit from the same dynamic that the U.S. had where inflation came down without forcing a contest between monetary and fiscal policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
When the contest had started up again, Iola had ended up winning first prize.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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