So this election has developed into much more than a straight contest between Islamists and secularists.

It was a straight contest of brute strength and ferocity.

The Trojans have scored at least 30 points in seven straight contests.

Martin again started all 13 contests of the season, finishing his career by starting in 37 straight contests.

If it's a straight contest with Dole, Bush can actually win.

In a straight presidential contest, she might win easily.

Including preseason games, it has had seven straight contests on the road.

For the fifth straight contest, the Power was down a goal before the game was 15 minutes old.

He missed two games later that week but appeared in eight straight contests before missing last Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Also, no running back had gained more than 100 yards against Baltimore in 44 straight contests dating from 1997.