contest
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But with two chances to end the contest, Paraguay failed to score twice in a row.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
The winner of the match will face the winner of the contest between England and Congo on July 5 at Azteca Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
The reason inflation plays such a crucial role in the contest between value versus growth is that a large share of growth stocks’ valuations comes from earnings projected several years into the future.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
The party set out a timeline for a leadership contest following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation earlier this week, but there is scant evidence of support for any contenders other than Burnham.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
"No one asked if I was willing to give up the contest for the sake of a laugh."
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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