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I . contest [ˈkɑːntest, Brit ˈkɒn-] N

contest
beauty contest
beauty contest fig

II . contest [kənˈtest] VB trans

1. contest (oppose):

contest

2. contest LAW:

contest fine, suit, will

Usage examples with contest

beauty contest

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned.
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It was originally contested over 1 mile and 110 yards.
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There was a contest on http: //www.teletoon.com/ in which a guardian could be created and named from a selection of body parts and names.
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He would appear in 83 contests with them over 2 seasons, in addition to 8 playoff games during that same timeframe.
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The race was contested on turf in 1985 and was run in two divisions in 1976 and 1982.
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He contested the general election there in 1924, 1929, 1931 and 1935.
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The division was created in 1900 and was one of the original 75 divisions contested at the first federal election.
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However, this version of the story is contested.
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He participated at some poetry contests and won numerous awards and accolations.
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