Sentence examples for contest given from inspiring English sources

Rotary Gallop then ran thousands of computer simulations, evaluating how often that investor would win a proxy contest given the various possible voting outcomes by each company's investors.

Asked on Saturday if he would run again should there be a leadership contest, given the vocal criticism from within his own parliamentary party, Corbyn said simply, and to loud applause: "Yes, I'm here".

Manchester City and Chelsea can view this semi-final as a winner-takes-all contest given the victors will play Millwall or Wigan in next month's showpiece, either of whom would start as firm underdogs.

This will be an election about personality, not policy – put bluntly, about who's got the most mates – and I don't think we heard anything this afternoon that will particularly influence the contest (given that MPs know the candidates already).

Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledged it was a "strange" contest given United's two goalkeepers, Anders Lindegaard and Ben Amos, were both called on to make a series of excellent stops, proving they are not going to let David de Gea cement the job of Edwin van der Sar's replacement without some significant competition.

Aides to many of Dr. Dean's rivals argued that he would wither in the heat of a one-on-one contest, given what many described as his sometimes ornery disposition and uncomfortable presence on television, which will increasingly be the medium by which Democrats judge the candidates.

This week's Covers Contest gave in to its animal passions.

Entering the contest gives Xuppa permission to market to users.

Floragraph is also running a contest, giving away a bouquet a month for life.

By Willing Davidson July 16, 2009 This week's Covers Contest gave in to its animal passions.

#ThisisMIT video contest gives students a chance to indulge their creativity and submit short videos showcasing the magic of MIT.