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contested

[kuhn-tes-tid] / kənˈtɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
disputed
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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

"The US has already demonstrated its willingness to secure passage, successfully guiding vessels through contested waters," said Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

It means rebuilding logistics for contested environments and ensuring sufficient munitions and industrial capacity for prolonged conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

As the swelling throng marched singing into Montgomery, the Voting Rights Act was beginning its own contested journey through the political thickets of Congress.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman




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