contests
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California still has no clear winner in some of its biggest races—including its contests for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
These are usually popularity contests, and those whose photographs are included have paid for that distinction.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Since December, the khacki-clad vote-counting guru has been going live and uninterrupted on streaming platforms to provide results and analysis of every special election and even some state Senate contests.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
While most modern disciplines are friendly contests, the shin-kicking elicited winces and moans of sympathy from the crowd of more than 2,500 spectators on Friday.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Leo had never met Chiron’s crazy centaur relatives, but he’d heard rumors of Nerf sword-fights, root beer-chugging contests, and Super Soakers filled with pressurized whipped cream.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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