Example Sentences
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Rather than a shootout or penalty kicks, the championship was decided by a single moment of quality in one of the tournament’s tightest contests.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
She joined their fandom, known as ARMY, went to meetings, started a fan account, voted in K-pop contests and posted religiously.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
They’ve won state and local contests in Kentucky and Georgia and are on the ballot in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Rodriguez, who has expressed some interest in the proposal, said city leaders had not determined how county election officials would issue separate ballots for voters who would be barred from state and national contests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Her parents bought her a dictionary of her own, giving her an advantage in classroom spelling contests.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
