contest
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The law lets defendants pay a penalty and then contest the FCC’s findings in federal appellate court or, alternatively, wait for the Justice Department to enforce the penalty and challenge it in federal court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour leadership contest should he win the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A candidate hoping to run for governor in the US state of Iowa has lost a closely watched primary contest, despite getting the backing of Donald Trump.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
In the days before the primary election, the race solidified into a three-way contest involving Becerra, Steyer and Hilton.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The contest was still stopped, but a lot of kids were playing the different games.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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