Sentence examples for a proper contest of from inspiring English sources

During the bout the referee twice instructed both men to make a proper contest of the fight.

But, if it has, there is the chance of a proper contest, to the benefit of consumers.

When he hit long to go 0-4 down, there were grumbles of discontent around Rod Laver Arena among fans who did not feel they were getting a proper contest for their money.

It should have agreed on an experienced interim leader who commands general confidence to take the party past the Scottish elections and the European referendum and into 2017, while preparing Labour – and its electoral system – for a proper contest between its next generation of leadership candidates in time for 2020.

It will be a proper contest: in fact, there is every chance of it being more intense than last week's England-Wales game.

We're after a proper contest.

Mr Bertinotti wants a proper contest.

Voters want a proper contest in which they can consider their options; they do not want a coronation either of Mrs Clinton or of Mr Obama.

But in those constituencies where there was a proper contest, the turnout was significantly higher.

Both sides have got to want to scrummage and make a proper contest.

May has demanded a "proper contest" as polling suggests she is racing towards victory.