no contest
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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County Medical Examiner’s Office accused of stealing a gold crucifix from the neck of a dead man pleaded no contest to theft charges on Friday, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
"There is no contest between India and Pakistan any more. We are talking about this rivalry because of what happens off the field."
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
But there was no contest for this year's winner.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
He was deported in November after he pleaded no contest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
After Aimee’s very worst day in her entire life, hands down, no contest, worst day ever.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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