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
But let's set aside the contested claims of the 2024 protests and the shame of grooming gangs scandal, and take a look at the overall picture.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
What has never been contested is the beauty and timeless power of the songs the Gershwins created for Porgy and.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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