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contest

[kon-test, kuhn-test] / ˈkɒn tɛst, kənˈtɛst /






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British number one Raducanu was dominant for most of the contest, winning the first eight games without reply before going on to complete a 6-0 6-3 victory over the Russian qualifier.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The contest offers voters two starkly different politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Gordon S. Wood did much to contest these baneful trends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2026, 10 of the 15 teams are averaging more than 20 fouls against them per contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"Now my recipe is stolen and I can't enter the contest!"

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene




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