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Still stuck on these last few

1.) Sticks meat in one's mouth (6)
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2.) Contest equal time (5)
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3.) Company gets old dresses
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4.) Hint: just after commencement (5)
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2 Even (t)ime - Event - contest

4. Imply, hint. Simply = just, but the 'after commencement' part seems inadequate.

1 STAKES?
Sounds like 'steaks'

3 BAND AGES