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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

Nothing much happened in court, other than Du Bois announcing his plans to file a motion contesting the decision to try Richard as an adult.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater