contest
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Cloobeck entered the gubernatorial contest but dropped out once Swalwell, with whom he had a long-term friendship, jumped into the contest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The dollar’s long-term fate will ultimately depend on whether Washington sustains this strategy and on whether the global energy transition eventually makes the contest moot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
He has made clear now that an all-British contest with Joshua is the only one that interests him.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The main opposition The Democrats party is not fielding a candidate as its leader, Renaud Agbodjo, failed to secure the required number of parliamentary endorsements needed to contest the vote.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
“For a contest that’s supposed to be for students, it sounds like we cheated,” Brooklyn said, only half joking.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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