uncontested

Example Sentences

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Bronny, 19, stole possession and passed to LeBron, who ran the length of the court for an uncontested dunk that was part of a 26-point contribution from the 41-year-old.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Since the beginning of the republic, it has been uncontested that in order to invade someone’s home, you need to have a warrant that was considered, and signed off on, by a judicial officer.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

He must have forgotten who was guarding him, because Brandon McCoy came flying like Superman to block the shot, then took the deflected ball, dribbled and delivered an uncontested dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The Coast Guard boarded the vessel in an uncontested interdiction that was assisted by the Navy, one of the U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Here’s what’s so hard for us to understand today: The ruthless, paranoid Josef Stalin, by then the uncontested leader of the USSR, commanded a bizarre and absolute power over his people.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein