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

There are 440 candidates standing in constituency races, and no fewer than 29 different parties contesting the eight regional lists.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

As a lawyer, he says he has represented tenants in disputes with landlords, including contesting evictions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

We began a long and detailed argument contesting the indictment itself.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela