contested
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The Wall Street Journal gained exclusive access to a patrol in these contested waters, documenting Taipei’s efforts to counter Beijing’s intensifying “gray-zone” tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
This is a complex and contested part of English law which recognises that jurors are free to choose how to decide a case - even though they must simultaneously follow a trial judge's directions.
From BBC • May 12, 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 the 2026 election, the BJP not only swept to power but also defeated Banerjee in her long-time stronghold of Bhabanipur, where Adhikari contested against her while simultaneously retaining Nandigram.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
As for Tawantinsuyu, smallpox wiped out Wayna Qhapaq and his court, which led to civil war as the survivors contested the spoils.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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