contest
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The Democrat will face GOP incumbent Susan Collins this fall in a crucial Senate contest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The contest tipped off at around 8:45 local time, and—after plenty of physical play, hard fouls and replay reviews—stretched on for more than two hours and 50 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Everton have appealed, with sources saying they will "robustly and thoroughly" contest the ruling.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Forty-eight teams will contest the tournament, which will be played out in 104 matches across three countries over 39 days, including the co-hosts - Canada, Mexico and the United States - plus holders Argentina.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Adam was nearby, bragging about how he was going to win that contest if it ever started again.
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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