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contests

  • plural
    of contest.
    contest
    noun
    a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
  • present tense form
    of contest (3rd person singular).
    contest
    noun
    a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.

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Here, we profile the personalities making waves in these much-watched contests.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Smith and his partners are even offering $1 off beers this week, given the flooding, and are maintaining plans for Halloween costume contests, “The Voice” auditions and live music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

The NFL has historically maintained a tight grip on game duration and kept them brisker than college contests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Matches between Brown and Allen have always been close contests, with Tuesday's win the 39-year-old's first victory over his close friend.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Afterward, they regroup in the living room for board games and goofy improvisation contests, all free of profanity and even double entendre.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times