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The winning entrant in the cooking competition got a cash prize of five thousand dollars.

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The new reality TV show attracted thousands of entrants hoping to win the prize.

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She was one of the most talented entrants for the competition last year.

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My daughter became an entrant in the local swimming competition last summer.

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Several young entrepreneurs became entrants into the competition last spring.

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Every year, thousands of new entrants to the university struggle with the transition from high school.