contest
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Roy said the biggest challenge may be convincing Angelenos to cast a vote at all in what has historically been a low-turnout, down-ballot contest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
In a surprisingly tight contest, Ukrainian Usyk produced a late surge and landed a sharp left uppercut that sent the Dutchman to the canvas.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
It is also his first public appearance with Trump since the president chose him in January after a monthslong public contest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Green Party's candidate for next month's Makerfield by-election has withdrawn from the contest only hours after he was announced.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“Whichever one of us wins that contest gets to move into the spare room—with the 3000 all to himself.”
From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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