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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the contest of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a competition or struggle between parties, often in a metaphorical or literal sense.
Example: "In the contest of ideas, innovation often triumphs over tradition."
Alternatives: "the competition of" or "the struggle of".
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So at the contest stage, the only question is, can you complete the contest of the contested ballots in the time available?
They are now in the "Contest of the century".
THE CONTEST OF THE CENTURY, by Geoff Dyer (Knopf).
Who will win the contest of the Boateng brothers?
The week escalated the contest of estranged marriages.
In the contest of well-readness, both sides hit grand slams.
In which case, the contest of plenties will be on again.
Human ingenuity tested by the contest of man v machine, attached to a giant trade fair.
I knew Republicans with whom the contest of ideas was a challenge enjoyed on both sides.
The contest of goat versus developer became an irresistible spectacle for the media.
So, to win the contest of the airwaves, a remarkable culture of spin flourishes in Belfast.
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