contested
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A decade ago, ranked choice voting was one of the most fiercely contested reforms in the colorful history of Maine politics.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Two years later, state Sen. Laura Richardson waited 17 days to be announced victor of a hotly contested race in South Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
In a sign of how deep the divisions run, Colombia's national football jersey has become a contested symbol just days before the World Cup begins.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The basic facts of the ruling do not include who made the claim, how it came about or whether Farage ever contested it.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Was it producing indisputable knowledge that could not be contested?
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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