contests

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These are usually popularity contests, and those whose photographs are included have paid for that distinction.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Experts who spoke to The Times say results from some of the most publicized and close contests will probably not be clear Tuesday night, though many races could be called by then.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Prenga's previous three contests have all ended in first-round stoppages, but he has never faced anyone close to Joshua's calibre and remains largely unknown, even among boxing's most avid followers.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But wars are also projections beyond the border of political contests at home, to rephrase the great Clausewitz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

There were times during athletic contests when two of the athletes became aware that the true contest was between them and that their team would win or lose according to the quality of their performance.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy