contest
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Labour lawmaker Catherine West said she could try to trigger a leadership contest if she feels dissatisfied after his speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The atmosphere in the arena as the results came in was easily the most tense I've experienced in my years of reporting on the song contest.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
In this scenario, Sir Keir sees off a leadership contest next week and stays on as prime minister long enough for Andy Burnham to return as an MP to challenge him.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
“He loves hanging out with Lily. And guess what—I learned to fish! I’m in a contest next weekend.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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