contests
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Prediction-market operators argue that wagers on football games and other contests are merely event contracts governed exclusively by federal commodities law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Nigel Farage has previously stood in seven parliamentary contests since 1994, and successfully became an MP for Clacton in the 2024 general election.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Kolodny also emphasized that it’s politically savvy for industry groups to support the re-election of incumbents in safe seats, rather than just focusing on the relatively few of the House’s 435 contests that are competitive.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Rather than a shootout or penalty kicks, the championship was decided by a single moment of quality in one of the tournament’s tightest contests.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Her parents bought her a dictionary of her own, giving her an advantage in classroom spelling contests.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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