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Serrano's farewell bout, labelled The Last Walk, will be contested over 12 three-minute rounds against 37-year-old Falzon, who has won 12 of her 14 professional fights, including seven by knockout.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Hotly contested terms like “Western Civ,” “Great Books” and “the canon” appear nowhere in the course description.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Arizona’s 6th congressional district has been one of the most hotly contested races for several election cycles.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
Perhaps the most contested race is Seat 6, where incumbent Gabriel Buelna is facing off against Randall Winston, who serves as deputy mayor of infrastructure and climate resilience under Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
He had watched wistfully while the Walders contested with Turnip the cook's boy and Joseth's girls Bandy and Shyra.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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