contest
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The winner of the match will face the winner of the contest between England and Congo on July 5 at Azteca Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Justices said the Trump administration hadn’t provided Cook sufficient due process for her to contest her removal on allegations of mortgage fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
The reason inflation plays such a crucial role in the contest between value versus growth is that a large share of growth stocks’ valuations comes from earnings projected several years into the future.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
To take part in any leadership contest, Carns would need to secure the nominations of 81 Labour MPs, and further endorsements from Labour affiliates such as trade unions.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Before the contest, Cat thought fishing sounded easy.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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