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contest

[kon-test, kuhn-test] / ˈkɒn tɛst, kənˈtɛst /






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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

The hope is the surface for the second Test at The Oval, beginning on 17 June, produces a more satisfactory contest.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The Sparks are fouling 22.0 times per contest, the fifth most in the WNBA.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

"Now we'll never find out their secret recipe for the contest," Bess wailed.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene




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