contested

Example Sentences

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Six of the seven Olympic finals have been contested by the sides.

From BBC

“I’m real happy for Xavier and it was great to see him smile. An open three for him is better than a contested two from anyone else.”

From Los Angeles Times

He suspects the contested papers include information listing German clients, info on looted art and valuables, and other matters that are "very very core to the heart of our investigation."

From Barron's

That’ll be a lesson that bodes well for us as we go down the stretch to possibly a more contested game against Iowa.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sabalenka has also contested the Australian Open final in each of the past four years and her consistency in reaching the latter stages at Grand Slams is unparalleled among the current crop.

From BBC