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

Josh Simons, the MP for Makerfield, also resigned, in order to provide a potential path back to parliament for Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who is now contesting the seat in a by-election.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In the Abramovich era, which stretched from July 2003 to May 2022, Chelsea won 18 major honours and two Community Shields, contesting 30 finals under 15 managers, including caretakers and interims.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

In the crafty vein, Madison was ingenious at contesting the strongest argument for a Pennsylvania location, which was its geographic centrality.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis