contest
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Roy said the biggest challenge may be convincing Angelenos to cast a vote at all in what has historically been a low-turnout, down-ballot contest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
As for the contest itself, it featured such legends as Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Al Simmons and Lefty Gomez for the Americans, who were managed by Connie Mack.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The contest will count as a defence of Usyk's WBA 'Super' title and he would also lose his IBF belt if defeated, although Verhoeven is not eligible to win either championship.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"Did you come up with a flavor for the contest?"
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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