contest
Example Sentences
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Yet the experienced program enters the contest as an underdog — perfect motivation for the team, quarterback Ty Simpson said.
From Los Angeles Times
In the drawn match of 2017, the surface did not offer enough assistance for the bowlers, resulting in a dull contest.
From BBC
Six parties, including the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, are fielding candidates nationwide, while another 51 parties and independent candidates will contest only at the state or regional levels.
From BBC
The criteria to register as a nationwide party able to contest seats in multiple areas have been tightened, according to the Asian election watchdog, and only six of the 57 parties standing have qualified.
From Barron's
The 28-year-old British champion jockey took up the lead well before the halfway mark on the 5/1 chance of the 5800 metres marathon and dominated the contest from then on.
From Barron's
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