Sentence examples for provide a contest from inspiring English sources

This winter had to provide a contest and, in the last two weeks, we have had one.

The actors complement each other perfectly rather than provide a contest and Boyle's production is a bravura triumph in which Mark Tildesley's design provides a whole series of visual coups.

Many observers fancied this fixture between the two Celtic heavyweights to play out as one of the games of the tournament; sadly Ireland's efforts suffocated a one-dimensional Wales and we must now put some stock into hoping that the Anglo-Irish affair will  provide a contest of quality and drama.

The actors complement each other perfectly rather than provide a contest and Boyle's production is a bravura triumph.

It certainly did not provide a fair contest between bat and ball.

We dwelt for long enough last week on the folly of wasting the season launch with two games that ran the risk of being embarrassing as well as underwhelming, although thankfully the Crusaders capitalised on the levelling conditions to provide a decent contest for a remarkable five-figure crowd.

He initiated a promotional contest asking the question "кто мы", "Who are we?" The right answer was supposed to provide an open contest among Russian citizens.

After the much-maligned pitch at Trent Bridge, let's hope the remainder of the series is played on good cricket wickets that provide an even contest between bat and ball.

The Bolivian group was selected from 'The Strongest' club, which had won their national soccer league for the past 2 years, and comprised U20 players who were anticipated to provide an even contest for the Australians during games.

They had earlier threatened to provide a much tighter contest when a strong drive from the forward Sam Rapira put them on the front foot, with the stand-off Benji Marshall capitalising to send Sika Manu charging through for a try, Matai converting to cut the deficit to 8-6.

They threatened to provide a much tighter contest when a strong drive from the interchange forward Sam Rapira put them on the front foot and the stand-off Benji Marshall capitalised to send Sika Manu charging through a weak attempted tackle by Josh Perry, Matai converting to cut the deficit to 8-6.