contest
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Derek Chisora suffered a points defeat by Deontay Wilder in a wild heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena in what is expected to be his final professional bout.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Both men absorbed heavy punishment as the contest, almost inexplicably, went the distance.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
His yellow card for a deliberate knock-on with eight minutes to play effectively ended the contest, although Crowley collected his own chip to score a creative consolation and reduce Exeter's margin of victory.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Also, anyone residing in Abuja can contest local offices regardless of origin, unlike in other parts of Nigeria where such positions are reserved for those with local family origins.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
He and Spess had been trying to win the spring art contest for years.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.