contest
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No candidate so irresistibly charming he or she knocked the race akimbo and stamped themselves as the far-and-away front-runner in the slowly consolidating contest.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Prediction markets indicate that the ruling Labour party could perform poorly at the elections, triggering a potential leadership contest for the prime minister role.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
He’s even holding a gladiator contest on the White House lawn in June to celebrate his birthday.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Inoue, a four-division world champion and undisputed in two weight classes, dominated early and adjusted later in the bout as the previously undefeated Nakatani, 28, grew into the contest.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
"You can still enter the contest, Kendra," George said.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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