contest
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Bloom, 62, pleaded no contest on Tuesday to 18 counts of grand theft by deception and securities fraud.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Prediction markets indicate that the ruling Labour party could perform poorly at the elections, triggering a potential leadership contest for the prime minister role.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
He’s even holding a gladiator contest on the White House lawn in June to celebrate his birthday.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Inoue, a four-division world champion and undisputed in two weight classes, dominated early and adjusted later in the bout as the previously undefeated Nakatani, 28, grew into the contest.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Of course he hadn’t won a contest all those years in a row.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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