contested
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The Championship games are then contested with again the highest seed remaining hosting the game - which is why finishing in top spot can be so important.
From BBC
As Wales marks ten years without nuclear power generation, Wylfa's legacy remains contested.
From BBC
Last month, Iraq's main Sunni political groups announced the formation of a so-called national political council with the aim of "unifying visions and decisions" after they contested the elections on separate lists.
From Barron's
But the US does not currently have clear rules governing how much responsibility carmakers have to ensure that drivers remain attentive, leaving that question in contested legal territory.
From BBC
The definition of “the West” has been contested, debated and revised over time, said Georgios Varouxakis, author of the book “The West: The History of an Idea.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.