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The phrase "a contest for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a competition or event where participants compete for a specific prize, title, or recognition.
Example: "The organization is hosting a contest for the best short story, with the winner receiving a publishing deal."
Alternatives: "a competition for" or "a challenge for".
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That's a contest for the ages.
He had done well in a contest for budding entrepreneurs.
A contest for home brewers will be held simultaneously.
Aruna Miller in a contest for the Democratic nomination.
It won't be a contest for a fourth Labour government.
It's going to be a contest for delegates".
A presidential election is a contest for the future.
Having taken on the Vice-President in a contest for Senate dominance, he will tomorrow take on the President in a contest for dominance of the headlines).
A big-name performer setting up a contest for composers and an acclaimed composer setting up a contest for performers: the International Tchaikovsky Competition these are not.
Color Talk of the Town cartoon strip showing a contest for female bodybuilders at Roseland.
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Voters understand that this is a contest for president, not best actor in a leading role.
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