Sentence examples for contests remained from inspiring English sources

Mr. Obama's advisers said they were mindful that he had not yet won the nomination and that six contests remained.

In the Senate, Democrats were bracing to lose seats, but the crucial contests remained highly fluid as Republicans struggled to pull away in several Democratic-leaning states.

For his part, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an also-ran in tonight's contests, remained resolute, telling supporters, "I'm staying in this race.

As was the case in South Carolina and other states that have already weighed in, the Super Tuesday contests remained a constantly changing street fight, with the focus veering from the economy and the Middle East to marital fidelity, birth control and prenatal testing.

The contests remain spirited here.

"We have more contests remaining," Mr. Obama said.

"We have more contests remaining," he said.

Others have pointed to the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and the Arab spring as proof that ideological contests remain.

With only 10 contests remaining in the fight for the Democratic nomination, the Pennsylvania primary is a critically important one.

With 10 contests remaining, she will find it virtually impossible to close the gaps without new elections in Florida and Michigan.

He dominated five of the first eight events, earning enough points to clinch the title with two Association of Surfing Professionals Tour contests remaining.