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contested

[kuhn-tes-tid] / kənˈtɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
disputed
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The pair of videos prompted her Democratic rivals in the gubernatorial race to question Porter’s temperament, a criticism that has continued to linger during debates and throughout the hotly contested campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Art historians say the approach reflects a broader shift in how European museums handle contested collections: less as settled heritage, and more as ongoing historical record.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

In 2013, he left broadcasting and successfully contested the Ynys Môn by-election, winning the Anglesey seat in the Senedd.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"The US has already demonstrated its willingness to secure passage, successfully guiding vessels through contested waters," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He won every race he contested in the 1939 school season.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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