pageant
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Born Cynthia Philisiwe Shange on 27 July, 1949, she rose to prominence in the 1970s when she represented South Africa at the Miss World pageant.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The inclusion of these figures also underscores a clear choice they made for the Opening Ceremonies: this was not going to be a generic sporting pageant but a showcase of Italian arts.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
Adding to fans' frustrations was the incessant press coverage of Belichick's romantic relationship with Jordon Hudson, a 24-year-old beauty pageant contestant and amateur cheerleader.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
When Louise, angling for attention, participates in her church’s Inner Beauty pageant, her talent is holding her breath until she faints.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
“Mrs. Walton’s taking me shopping downtown to get some things for the pageant, remember? You gotta sign the permission slip for me to go.”
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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