contested
Example Sentences
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The legality of the boat strikes has been contested by U.S. lawmakers, foreign allies, the United Nations and human-rights groups.
“This is going to be among the top five heavily contested races in the country.”
From Los Angeles Times
Prices for the medications remain very high; insurance coverage is inconsistent and increasingly contested by health plans.
From 2031, the Women's World Cup will be contested between 48 teams - in line with the men's format - and require 15 stadiums.
From BBC
Among the most contested proposals is a call to increase protections for eels, a popular food in parts of Asia.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
