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no contest 1. Lit. [in games] a situation where one team fails to appear for a competition. It was declared no contest because the opposing team was stuck in traffic out on the expressway. 2. Fig. a situation where the winner-to-be of a contest is obvious even before holding the contest. It was no contest. The wrestler was so big and strong that no one could have defeated him. not going to win any beauty contests Fig. homely; ugly. Fred isn't going to win any beauty contests, but he's smart and considerate and he does well at his job. This old truck of mine is not going to win any beauty contests, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Of the 16 states that have contestable races, five states will elect majorities of their Supreme Courts this year. In attempts to provide people with what they presumably deserve, the modern welfare state has constructed policies distinguishing between its "deserving" and "undeserving" citizens along highly contestable lines. But, ultimately, the view that "Clearly, Munford rejects masculinity of dominant culture" (Mallon 53) is immensely contestable. |
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