medal contention

collocation in English

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medal
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmed.əl/us
/ˈmed.əl/
a small metal disc, with words or a picture on it, given as a reward for a brave action, for winning a competition, or to remember a ...
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contention
noun
uk
/kənˈten.ʃən/us
/kənˈten.ʃən/
the disagreement that results from ...
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(Definition ofmedalandcontentionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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She nearly missed out ofmedalcontention, when she finished sixth in the women's heptathlon with a total score of 5,120 points.
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They won 8483, but they needed to win by at least five points to remain inmedalcontention.
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He finished 8th, 50 points out ofmedalcontention.
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The team finished just out ofmedalcontentionwith a 5-4 record.
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Her first vault scored a 15.625, placing her well inmedalcontention.
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Their win was little consolation for being eliminated frommedalcontention.
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A loss in the preliminary round wouldn't eliminate the team formmedalcontention, but a second loss would, so there was additional pressure.
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The team was eliminated out ofmedalcontention.
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Manuel performed a clean routine up until his dismount, where a large stumble left him out ofmedalcontention.
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Reutter started slow in the semifinals, resulting in a fourth place finish, eliminating her frommedalcontention.
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Kirrane's team was allowed to play, but were disqualified frommedalcontention.
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