contest
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As the contest to succeed Powell heated up last year, Warsh honed an elevator pitch tuned to Trump’s ears.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Under party rules, any challenger would need the support of 81 Labour MPs -- 20 percent of the party in parliament -- to trigger a leadership contest.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Sir Keir said he would "get on with governing", while his cabinet allies rallied behind the prime minister and more than 100 MPs put their names to a statement, warning against a leadership contest.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
It followed the story of Toni, a young Austrian boy who grew up watching the contest – his love for the show enduring through decades of changing fashions and friendships.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"Wasn't it worth missing the contest to see Mr. Kravitz get that hotfoot?" he asked hopefully.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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