contested
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But it is a delicate sequence that requires the confidence of the committee, which is exactly what an early, contested rate cut would put at risk.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Some projections put them well over that, scooping up at least 1,500 out of the 5,000 or so that are being contested.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Assn. has rated the 28 candidates in contested races in this election.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Birmingham’s boys had split two regular-season meetings with Palisades, losing the first 6-5 and winning the second 5-4 in overtime and the rubber match was just as closely contested and even more physical.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Both declines have been laid to drought, but this is contested.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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