contest
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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
With Russell out, that paved the way for Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to contest second place - and Hamilton overtook his old rival in the closing stages to snatch it.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The pre-fight feeling was that this occasion bordered on the absurd as a sanctioned world title contest, but Verhoeven went a long way to proving the boxing fraternity wrong.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Races for the office tend to be sleepy affairs, but this year’s contest has featured last-minute entrants, a whopping influx of cash and defections among the incumbent’s key supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“John Harvey was the whole reason I entered this contest in the first place. I haven’t liked him since I saw him playing on the dunes,” she said.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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