contest
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Nearly 65% of voters in Los Angeles County voted for Trump's Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, in the last presidential contest.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
In that contest, which he won handily, he had the major advantage of incumbency after being appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown to fill the vacancy caused by then-Atty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
What do you make of the contest based on what you’ve seen?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Both players showcased their preference for first-strike tennis, knocking lumps out of the ball from the baseline, in a high-level contest played at breakneck speed.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"Maybe Kevin did enter the ice-cream contest," Nancy said slowly.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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