contests
Example Sentences
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The fight to become L.A. mayor is actually one of 10 contests raging at City Hall right now.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Thursday’s legal filing also contests the use of a footprint found at the scene as evidence against Jonathan.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It’s a worthy mission—and D.C.’s demographics similarly fit the goal of increasing the diversity of the first contests and positioning Black voices at the forefront of scrutinizing the party’s candidates.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
The ECB currently has no plans for the England men's team to play Afghanistan in any bilateral contests.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
There must have been over a hundred people strolling, sitting on benches, idling in front of the little gazebo where rallies were held, and contests on holidays.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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