contest
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Guehi generally plays as the left-sided central defender, so with Stones and Konsa both right-footed, balance may still be an issue that Tuchel may consider heading into the Croatia contest.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The contest between PSG, who won the Champions League last term and Aston Villa, who triumphed in the Europa League, is scheduled to take place on 12 August in Salzburg.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The Democrat will face GOP incumbent Susan Collins this fall in a crucial Senate contest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The contest tipped off at around 8:45 local time, and—after plenty of physical play, hard fouls and replay reviews—stretched on for more than two hours and 50 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“Did you know there’s a fishing contest coming up?”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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