contest
Example Sentences
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Most of the seats were last contested in 2022 at a time when Reform UK stood in very few areas.
From BBC
The full-throated approach is a departure for the partnership, which was derided by some business leaders and political consultants last year for having little sway during the hotly contested mayoral race.
Parry, a former senior Royal Navy officer, was named in December by Reform as its candidate for the mayoral contest.
From BBC
Those sentiments echoed the words of previous stars of “The Bachelorette,” a spin-off of the network’s “The Bachelor” franchise centered on rose-colored romance, wacky contests, fantasy suites, exotic locations and over-the-top drama.
From Los Angeles Times
Some scientists suggest the behavior may have developed from physical contests between whales, possibly linked to competition among males.
From Science Daily
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