contest
Example Sentences
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The group says it speaks for the majority of the world's Anglicans, although that is contested.
From BBC
He is contesting in what's become a key race between Nepal's entrenched political establishment and a new generation of politicians.
From BBC
Beyond Texas, the coming weeks include several contests with national implications.
From Barron's
Like special elections, midterm contests tend to turn out fewer but more engaged voters than presidential years.
From Salon
The Briton came into the contest after the first defeat of his 11-fight career against Charles Johnson in August, but took control in the early stages against Moreno.
From BBC
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