contests
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Its endless intricacies have become a metaphor for high-stakes intellectual, political and diplomatic contests in which the best players see many steps ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
These are usually popularity contests, and those whose photographs are included have paid for that distinction.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
While most modern disciplines are friendly contests, the shin-kicking elicited winces and moans of sympathy from the crowd of more than 2,500 spectators on Friday.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The new indictment adds charges of bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy to the existing two wire fraud charges he has faced since October.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In these contests I am not the winner, I am more like an audience; though my brother does not brag, and would probably do the same things, by himself, if I weren’t there.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
