contest
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Even ignoring the element of tradition, New Hampshire, with its small size, ease of access, and traditional obsession with democratic representation and retail politics, easily fits the mold for the earliest contest.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
In its lawsuit, Posillico made explicit that it did not contest the use of waivers to expedite construction of the wall.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He dropped fellow Briton Dubois twice - including once 10 seconds into the contest - and showed enough resilience and power to reinforce his standing as a genuine world-level heavyweight.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
She won 56% of the vote in a contest that some locals describe as essentially a popularity contest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
We quickly established the rules of the contest.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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