contest
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And about that three-point game: If it were made today, West’s ludicrous, better-than-half-court shot at the buzzer in the third game of the 1970 finals would simply win the contest, not send it into overtime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
It was less stressful than previous years, more a sporting contest to be enjoyed.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 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
Four years ago, at the McDonald’s All-American game, future Bruins Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez stood side by side at the end of the contest, having been named co-MVPs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
“Let me get this right: You got kicked out of the contest and instead of going home like a normal person, you sit on a merry-go-round in the pouring rain?”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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