contested
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Before Brentford's opener, it was a closely contested match that appeared likely to be decided by the first goal.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Because of his adherence to a strictly chronological presentation of events, the narrative shifts abruptly from one theater of the contested continent to another, often several times in a single chapter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
His best finish came in 1976, when he netted just shy of 59,000 votes, though the exact count is contested.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
He was mostly there to attend the final two rounds of the Irish Open golf tournament, being contested at a resort he owns in County Clare.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Bobby accepted and then nonchalantly walked around the club as the other games were still being contested.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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