contesting

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This might help to prevent distant biological relatives from contesting the wishes of the deceased, said Avi Kestenbaum, a partner at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster by contesting the by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Gauff, a three-time winner of WTA 1,000 events, was contesting her first quarter-final in Miami after last-16 exits in 2022, 2024 and 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

When two males are contesting the alpha position, they usually do so by forming extensive coalitions of supporters, both male and female, from within the group.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari