contest
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The Republican primary in the state’s Fourth Congressional District is a contest between seven-term incumbent and MIT graduate Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The contest was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons, who said he believed Burnham could "drive the change our country is crying out for".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In contrast to the article’s portrait of a formless contest, recent polling portrays a race that is becoming more structured.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The visitors seemed to have the contest under control when a Zoe Harrison penalty shortly after half-time put them 29-7 clear.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
It was clear Specimen considered Jeremy's banishment from the contest fair punishment for getting the class in trouble to begin with.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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