contests
Example Sentences
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Rather than a shootout or penalty kicks, the championship was decided by a single moment of quality in one of the tournament’s tightest contests.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Local historical societies scheduled town square readings of the Declaration of Independence, hired bands to play patriotic tunes, organized parades and set up themed baking contests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Top prep squads such as Chaminade-Madonna, Miami Northwestern and St. Thomas Aquinas showcase future college and pro stars in high-octane, pass-heavy contests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
After three years of work, including with Whispeak's own AI tools, "we now have the best detector of audio deepfakes in the world," he boasted, citing the team's first place in multiple contests.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
I think our contests hurt him more than he ever wanted to admit, but Dad doesn't complain.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
