contest of power
noun phraseUK /ˈkɒntɛst əv ˈpaʊə/
US /ˈkɑːntɛst əv ˈpaʊər/
A fight between people or groups to see who is stronger or in charge.
The election turned into a contest of power between the two parties.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A game or match where players try to win control.
The chess final was a quiet contest of power.
3. A situation where countries try to prove who is stronger.
The arms race was a dangerous contest of power.
4. An argument where each side tries to win.
Their debate became a contest of power instead of ideas.