contest
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Gordon S. Wood did much to contest these baneful trends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The contest, in a district stretching from lower Manhattan into brownstone Brooklyn, has featured plenty of bile about Trump, promises of a more affordable city and picayune local disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Much of what happens next depends on the outcome of the Makerfield by-election on 18 June, which Burnham must win to be able to stand in a leadership contest.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
So whether we’re looking at a Bass-Raman contest or a Bass-Pratt showdown, here are some random musings, and I’ll begin by responding to Bob’s question about whether I have changed my tune.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
After all, it wasn’t every day Cat made a friend, gained an enemy, and entered a fishing contest.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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