as in challenger
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While viewers might assume contestants and judges freely explore their filming locations, the reality is quite different.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025 -
The public’s invited to come and gaze at 25 tanks’ worth of koi contestants, learn about the hobby of keeping koi and see the judges in action.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Still, the Democratic contenders notched a symbolic victory when Valimont carried Escambia County — a longtime GOP stronghold in presidential elections — a rare blue dot in the ruby-red district.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cruzeiro managed a 2-1 home victory, as expected, against Mirassol and Grêmio picked up a 2-1 home win in very impressive fashion against another title contender and big 12 team; Atlético Mineiro.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Damages are expected to top $5 million, according to the complaint, and affect more than 100 other potential plaintiffs.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs are due to respond by Monday to the privilege assertion.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Critics have long accused Saudi courts of relying on confessions extracted under torture and of denying defendants access to legal representation, in addition to carrying out capital punishment on minors and political dissidents.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Skirmisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmisher. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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