contest
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The justices blocked her removal and sounded ready to rule she deserved due process of law and a full hearing to contest the allegations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
American Nathan Martin won the contest in a photo finish, tracking down Michael Kimani Kamau of Kenya to edge him on his final strides, winning by 00.01 seconds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Children across the United States have participated in spelling bees with the hopes of making it to the national contest since 1925, according to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
A setback in an athletic contest seemed trivial.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
And I don’t mean to sound boastful, but I won the penmanship contest at my schoolhouse here in Saint Catharines.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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