contest
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Prediction markets indicate that the ruling Labour party could perform poorly at the elections, triggering a potential leadership contest for the prime minister role.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
He’s even holding a gladiator contest on the White House lawn in June to celebrate his birthday.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
A naming contest has been launched for the two eaglets born this month to proud and plumed parents Jackie and Shadow, the widely followed Big Bear bald eagle pair whose lives are streamed online.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Higgins, who started the day strongly but was repeatedly pegged back by 2005 winner Murphy, ended it in the same fashion as he compiled his first century of the contest to hold sway.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
“Well…she hasn’t met her responsibilities as a parent. She could contest this. But it’s unlikely she’ll win, given what happened. And in a few weeks, the law states you and Boo are available for adoption.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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