"contest" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The rules governing the ritual known as prime minister's questions, the weekly parliamentary contest between the government and the opposition, are fairly clear.
- "I think he will bring investments to the region," said Mr. Derev, who is claiming neutrality in the parliamentary contest.
- The party was also leading in parliamentary contests.
- After the introduction of railways Cubitt's evidence was sought in parliamentary contests.
- Jones's Conservative opponent in the 1979 election was Ann Widdecombe, who was making her first parliamentary contest.
- His final parliamentary contest came at Eastbourne, at the 1923 General Election, when he finished second.
- But in a series of parliamentary contests, he has secured legislation extending the period during which suspects may be held without charge, to 28 days from 14 days.
- Some 87 parties have registered to enter candidates in the parliamentary contest.
- During the National elections of 2011, she won her parliamentary contest and is now the incumbent MP for that constituency.
- His first parliamentary contest was in 1966 when he unsuccessfully fought South Buckinghamshire.
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