The latest competition drew more than 100,000 pop star wannabes to auditions in seven cities.

最近的比赛在七个城市吸引了超过十万名的流行歌星效仿者前来试镜。

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Perhaps the potential spectators’ enthusiasm was dampened by the many star athletes who pulled themselves out of competition, citing security concerns.

或许是因为那些潜在的观众的热情被很多运动员明星所掩盖了，那些明星不专注于比赛而是寻求更多的安保方面的关照。

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The 22-year-old sprinter knows she faces red-hot competition from a star-studded line-up but promises to keep her head high and proud, even if she finishes last.

这名22岁的短跑小将知道自己将与世界级选手展开激烈的竞争，但她说即使跑最后一名她也会高昂着头，并会为此感到自豪。

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The pop legend - whose baby daughter was born last month - beat off stiff competition from James Bond star Pierce Brosnan and Oscar nominee Jude Law.

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Douglas, who took home gold in the individual all-around competition, was the clear star of the group before Tuesday.

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But a larger stage brings with it more competition, particularly for top students and star faculty.

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