contested
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Many people thought the French Open men's final would be contested by an Italian - but that was expected to be Sinner, not Cobolli.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In one sense that might not be the worst thing, since this Belmont will be the third straight contested over 1¼ miles at Saratoga instead of the traditional 1½ miles at Belmont Park.
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
The basic facts of the ruling do not include who made the claim, how it came about or whether Farage ever contested it.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
He won every race he contested in the 1939 school season.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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