contest

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Gubernatorial contests in the state routinely attract national attention.

From Los Angeles Times

From this point onward the competition adopts a knockout format, with each fixture other than the final contested over two legs.

From BBC

Palisades’ boys had last taken their home floor for an official contest on Jan. 6, 2025 — one day before the Palisades fire broke out and dealt severe damage to their campus and community.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair have contested the past three Grand Slam title matches - Alcaraz winning the French Open and US Open, with Sinner claiming Wimbledon in between - as their rivalry continues to grow.

From BBC

“The Federal Supreme Court acknowledged that this new evidence may justify a modification of the contested award,” Switzerland’s highest court stated.

From Los Angeles Times