Sentence examples for dubious contest from inspiring English sources

The Golden Globes are akin to the Iowa straw poll, a dubious contest with outsized influence.

When Titus, the winner of that dubious contest, discovers that in fact his two sons have already been dispatched by the nasty Saturninus, Mr. Sanders has an effective moment when he opens his mouth wide, as if to let forth a howl to equal his suffering, and no sound at all comes out — until these eerie silent groans curdle into hysterical laughter.

On foreign policy the Democratic Party appears to have won this dubious contest.

Japan's new politics Those flightless, unprotected Kiwis Sri Lanka's Dunkirk Where the tour guide takes Japan Reprints Related topics Thai politics Asia-Pacific politics World politics Thailand Elections and votingBy ordering a rerun in the 78 dubious contests, the Election Commission showed a determination that was applauded by many in Bangkok.

City went to the Emirates earlier this month, as they had fatally last season, played one forward up and put about as much faith in their hugely expensive squad to win as Audley Harrison had in his own ability in a highly dubious world heavyweight contest in their own backyard.

Carol Galante, its acting commissioner, is concerned the FHA may tighten too much, abandoning the homebuyers that need it most and possibly slowing down the broader economic recovery.The FHA has also become much more aggressive in contesting dubious reimbursement claims.

Something does need to be said about a singing contest with dubious standards being more popular than the glorious athleticism on display in Turin — but it practically says itself.

If there were a contest for dubious achievements in customer service, US West would win some kind of trophy.

But increasingly, she said, professional promoters dominate the field, charging high entry fees for contests of dubious educational value, where smiles count more than technique.

Reality shows exploit dubious myths by turning them into contests — you really can lose thirty pounds, snow a billionaire into giving you a dream job, win the cheerleader's heart with a rose.

By Tad Friend Reality shows exploit dubious myths by turning them into contests — you really can lose thirty pounds, snow a billionaire into giving you a dream job, win the cheerleader's heart with a rose.