contest
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The Democrat will face GOP incumbent Susan Collins this fall in a crucial Senate contest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The contest tipped off at around 8:45 local time, and—after plenty of physical play, hard fouls and replay reviews—stretched on for more than two hours and 50 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Speaking to the BBC, Rayner said she did not want to comment on a hypothetical Labour leadership contest.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Everton have appealed, with sources saying they will "robustly and thoroughly" contest the ruling.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"Now my recipe is stolen and I can't enter the contest!"
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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