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

Pied Piper has serious question marks about his ability over this distance, as he spent the early part of his career contesting top two-mile hurdle races.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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