Sentence examples for begin a contest from inspiring English sources

His victory could begin a contest, against the current dominance of southern conservatism, for the party's soul.

The first was whether the principal race officer, Harold Bennett of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, would endeavor to begin a contest in the 7 to 9 knots of breeze that was forecast.

In 2008, she began a contest, "Make the World Write", where the contestants wrote about how they would make the world a better place.

Finally, the end game has begun — a contest of will and tactics that has been coming for months.

Labour has lost no time in beginning a contest for party leader, and has said it aims to have a successor for Gordon Brown in place by late summer.

[C4.] 'Sell' Contest for a Brokerage Firm After Sean McGowan, Gerard Klauer Mattison's research director, found no sell recommendations at his brokerage firm in a recent survey, he began a contest.

Saying he was disappointed in a recent survey to find no sell recommendations at his firm, Mr. McGowan has begun a contest to produce them.

By John Cassidy December 28 , 2012Finally, the end game has begun — a contest of will and tactics that has been coming for months.

On Aug. 20, the country's tourism commission began a contest in which would-be directors can upload videos or images showcasing their travel experiences to a Web site.

Ryan, who underwent lap-band surgery two months ago, began a contest with defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and offensive tackle Damien Woody to see who can lose the most weight by July 30 -- the day before the team reports for camp.

Lord Effingham resigned the Virginia governorship in February 1692, beginning a contest between Nicholson and Andros for the Virginia governorship.