contest

Example Sentences

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CNN typically does not carry debates involving candidates in statewide races, but the network believes that the California contest is significant enough for a national platform.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Cameron took her foot off the gas in the second half of the contest but did finish with a flourish - engaging in the 10th to stamp her authority with some stinging hooks and uppercuts.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Derek Chisora suffered a points defeat by Deontay Wilder in a wild heavyweight contest at London's O2 Arena in what is expected to be his final professional bout.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

To their credit, Castres refused to go away but Saints eventually came out on top of a chaotic, frantic and high-quality contest to begin the last-16 weekend in style.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Let me get this right: You got kicked out of the contest and instead of going home like a normal person, you sit on a merry-go-round in the pouring rain?”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn