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I. con·test N [ˈkɒntest, Am ˈkɑ:n-]

1. contest (event, competition):

contest
Wettbewerb m <-(e)s, -e>
contest SPORTS
Wettkampf m <-(e)s, -kämpfe>
beauty contest
Schönheitswettbewerb m <-(e)s, -e>
dance contest
Tanzturnier nt <-s, -e>
singing contest
sports contest
tennis contest
Tennisturnier nt <-s, -e>
to enter a contest
to enter a contest SPORTS
to hold [or stage] a contest
to hold [or stage] a contest SPORTS

2. contest also POL (competing):

contest for
Wettstreit m um +acc
a leadership contest
media contest

3. contest:

contest (dispute)
Streit m <-(e)s, -e>
contest (fight) for
Kampf m <-(e)s, Kämp·fe> um +acc

Phrases:

no contest

II. con·test VB trans [kənˈtest]

1. contest (compete for):

to contest sth
um etw acc kämpfen [o. konkurrieren]

2. contest POL:

to contest sth (compete in)
an etw dat teilnehmen
to contest sth (compete for)
to contest the presidency
to contest a seat

3. contest decision, idea:

to contest sth (dispute)
to contest sth
to contest sth (challenge legality of)
to contest claims/a will
to contest a suit

ˈbeau·ty con·test N

beauty contest
Schönheitswettbewerb m <-(e)s, -e>

elimi·ˈna·tion con·test N

elimination contest

ˈtal·ent con·test N

talent contest
talent contest

hands on ˈcon·test N

hands on contest

head-to-head ˈcon·test N

head-to-head contest
Kopf-an-Kopf-Rennen nt <-s, ->
speed-eating contest
German
German
English
English
beauty contest
contest
beauty contest [or pageant]
Present
Icontest
youcontest
he/she/itcontests
wecontest
youcontest
theycontest
Past
Icontested
youcontested
he/she/itcontested
wecontested
youcontested
theycontested
Present Perfect
Ihavecontested
youhavecontested
he/she/ithascontested
wehavecontested
youhavecontested
theyhavecontested
Past Perfect
Ihadcontested
youhadcontested
he/she/ithadcontested
wehadcontested
youhadcontested
theyhadcontested

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He contested the general election there in 1924, 1929, 1931 and 1935.
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However, this version of the story is contested.
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Contests in most years were multi cornered but only winners and runners are being mentioned.
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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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He participated at some poetry contests and won numerous awards and accolations.
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The contest promised to be tailored to the Argentine, as initially crossing the Argentine felt the power of the Brazilian, but a sure hand knocked out his opponent in mediating the first round.
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www.wkfworld.com
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Der Wettbewerb versprochen sein die maßgeschneiderte Argentinien, wie ursprünglich Kreuzung die argentinische fühlte die Macht der brasilianischen, aber ein sicherer Hand klopfte seine Gegner bei der Vermittlung der erste Runde.
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The contest aims at motivating young scientists, researchers, and experts in scientific communication to use videos more often in conveying science – and to reach new target groups via YouTube.
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www.cui.uni-hamburg.de
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Durch den Wettbewerb sollen Nachwuchswissenschaftler, Forscher und Wissenschaftskommunikatoren dazu motiviert werden, stärker als bisher mit dem Medium Video in der Wissenschaftsvermittlung zu experimentieren – und über den Kommunikationskanal YouTube neue Zielgruppen zu erreichen.
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Hasselblad known for manufacturing the finest photographic equipment for over 50 years sponsors the exclusive Masters contest each year, celebrating the best in both established and rising photographic talent.
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www.teneues.com
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Hasselblad - seit 50 Jahren für hervorragende Kameratechnik bekannt - fördert den Masters Wettbewerb, bei dem jedes Jahr die besten etablierten und noch aufstrebenden Fototalente der Welt gekürt werden.
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In this World Cup season, which from 9 December 2008 to 8 February 2009 is also the season for Ski Challenge 09, there is also a contest in which three players with the most points win attractive prizes.
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www.a1.net
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In dieser Weltcup-Saison, die von 9. Dezember 2008 bis 8. Februar 2009 auch die Saison der Ski Challenge 09 ist, gibt es zudem einen Wettbewerb, bei dem drei Spieler mit den meisten Punkten attraktive Preise gewinnen.
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For example, Kids are not allowed to participate in our user-to-user forums, subscribe to an email newsletter, or enter any of our sweepstakes or contests.
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www.nvidia.de
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Kinder dürfen zum Beispiel nicht unsere Benutzer-Foren verwenden, unsere Newsletter abonnieren oder an unseren Wettbewerben und Preisausschreiben teilnehmen.
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