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contest

[kon-test, kuhn-test] / ˈkɒn tɛst, kənˈtɛst /






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But he said nothing about how the CoC will deal with the looming contest between the city and county.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

The decision brings to a close a contest between Lufthansa and Franco-Dutch rival airline group Air France-KLM for the acquisition of the stake.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Hundreds of third-party candidates are standing in the November 3 contest for the House of Representatives and Senate.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

BATH, Maine — Election after election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins has defied national political winds to return to office, representing a state that has backed Democrats in every presidential contest since 1992.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

It was clear Specimen considered Jeremy's banishment from the contest fair punishment for getting the class in trouble to begin with.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Trailing the Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Dodgers desperately need to put themselves in the best possible position to win Game 3 and avoid four straight win-or-go-home contests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Broaden the search to state and local contests and there are 474 electoral rematches nationwide -- proving that in American politics, as in Hollywood, there is rarely any objection to a sequel.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Kurihara says he eats eel to prepare for contests and secured his place on the Japan team at just 10 years old.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Bruins averaged 7,036 spectators for their home contests, among the lowest in the Big Ten.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

On Libra, if people felt hostile, they would be urged to put their energies into athletic contests or other competitive events, or simply to let off steam by going flying.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

This 20th edition of the Games, which were first contested in 1951, did not have a traditional athletes' village in a bid to save money.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Today's result will also determine the composition of the Senate from February 2027 onwards, as 54 of the Senate's 81 seats are being contested, representing two-thirds of the chamber.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

The largest pure-play grocer in the U.S. by sales, Kroger was losing a hotly contested fight over groceries to Walmart and other rivals when the supermarket chain plucked Foran to steer a turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

The Black Ferns have beaten the Red Roses in all five World Cup final meetings they have contested.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

I contested the divorce and was granted full custody of the children.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Green Party leader Zack Polanski is currently contesting the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, which will take place next week.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

By contesting the decision, you might have supplanted positive memories with ill will and friction.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

The couple is contesting the IRS’s claims in tax court, arguing their financial moves align with standard industry practices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Earlier this year, the firm signed a 12-month agreement worth $1.2 million with Atiku Abubakar, who is contesting the Nigerian presidency.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Nothing much happened in court, other than Du Bois announcing his plans to file a motion contesting the decision to try Richard as an adult.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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