Sentence examples for riveting contest from inspiring English sources

The Rhinos' biggest problem will be breaking down a phenomenal defence in what promises to be a riveting contest.

Harlequins won their first Premiership title, by seeing off one of the aforementioned duopoly, Leicester, in a riveting contest at Twickenham.

The riveting contest marked the end of a tour in which England fought back from 1-0 down to win the Test series 3-1 but were then heavily beaten by the same scoreline in the one-day series.

It is not as if all-London FA Cup finals can be counted upon to produce riveting contests; few have done so to date.

To the extent they can, the tapestry-versus-rivets contest seems unlikely to be resolved until the insights of hard science catch up with those of the poet's imagination.

It was a riveting match, a contest of contrasting styles.

However, despite its inability to vote, the public has been unexpectedly riveted by the contest.

Bruce N. Gyory, who teaches political science at the State University at Albany, said he was riveted by the contest, because he could not think of a Congressional primary for an open seat that was as wide open, or as perplexing, since Herman Badillo eked out a win over Peter F. Vallone Sr. in 1970.

Working from la Reynie's extensive notes and reports, Tucker blends an artful reconstruction of seventeenth-century Paris with riveting storytelling, presenting a contest between terror and surveillance that has strong contemporary resonances.

The sudden upheaval in the Democratic contest has riveted attention and represents an opportunity for a revitalized national discussion, not just on health care, but on the whole range of social-policy issues.

Robinson, like Brown, is not to everyone's taste, but the man with the black-rimmed glasses and cocksure delivery is widely regarded as having had a good election, in part because the contest was so riveting.