Meanings of various contests in English

There had been various contests between them, but in every contest she had gained something.

He described various contests that he had maintained against a multitude of devils at once in his convent.

A good leader can make this program go off well by calling on volunteers for the various contests.

It will take time before the final seats are filled and the successful candidates applauded in the various contests.

Men and boys showed off their prowess in various contests such as axe-throwing, wrestling, footraces, and battles with blunt-edged swords.

Horses and riders compete in various contests of skill and horsemanship on a layover day in the middle of the week.

Taylor's self-directed visual features a Cinderella-inspired plot of her trying to compete in the various contests within the underground LGBT subculture.