contest
Example Sentences
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The contest became the most expensive council race this year, nearly breaking $2 million in contributions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The former housing secretary has not declared that she would stand in any Labour leadership contest but she is now using her freedom to push publicly for policy changes.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Speaking to the BBC, Rayner said she did not want to comment on a hypothetical Labour leadership contest.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Gordon S. Wood did much to contest these baneful trends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A silly book about a silly pony contest that she knew from the very first page Rainbow would win, for Rainbow always won.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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