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where did the uk come in eurovision song contest
The United Kingdom came in 26th place in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.
what song did the uk perform at the eurovision song contest 2019
The United Kingdom's selected song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 was Bigger than Us by Michael Rice.

Question: how many times has the uk participated in the contest
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