contested
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The Court also ruled on a separate challenge brought by Rebecca Slaughter, who contested Trump’s removal of her from the Federal Trade Commission.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
The difference is that on the right it’s contested, loudly and in public, by people who pay a price for fighting it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Analysts view the platform as evidence of China’s renewed push to tighten its hold over the contested shoal, 145 miles from Luzon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
The by-election marks the first time that Restore Britain, which was registered as a political party in March, has contested a Westminster seat, marking its emergence on the national political stage.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Since saber fencing is so subjective—the referee ultimately decides every contested point—I didn’t want to give him any added reason not to award points to my sister during her bouts.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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