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contesting

ADJECTIVE
athletic
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unathletic




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The next hearing in the civil lawsuit Nacua is contesting is scheduled on Aug. 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Unlike Chelsea, City deny wrongdoing and are contesting the case.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Political observers say his chances of contesting the presidential race remain slim even if he is acquitted in the graft case.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

He is contesting in what's become a key race between Nepal's entrenched political establishment and a new generation of politicians.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Gray urged all three to consider the hazards of contesting the charges in court.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose




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