contesting

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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

There are no fewer than 15 parties standing here, among 29 which are contesting regional lists across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Washington has issued two documents, the latest on Monday, on reforming the WTO, contesting some of its fundamental rules.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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