contest
Example Sentences
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Doets averaged more than 92 but Dennant battled hard to remain in the contest, winning two legs in both the third and fourth sets, which were eventually claimed by Doets to seal victory.
From BBC
But the third, about a Latino World War II pilot who bests a Yautja in a deadly flight contest, underscores ingenuity as being superior to any weapon or combat skill.
From Salon
He was deported in November after he pleaded no contest.
Interest in the contest was such that visitors almost crashed the online system offering score updates.
From BBC
Farke's side are always a handful at home and will relish the challenge of getting another good result on Saturday, but I can see this being a very close contest.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
