contested
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Many people thought the French Open men's final would be contested by an Italian - but that was expected to be Sinner, not Cobolli.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
In a sign of how deep the divisions run, Colombia's national football jersey has become a contested symbol just days before the World Cup begins.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Merely three days before the fair closed, the presidential election produced contested results that would not be resolved until the following year and the so-called Compromise of 1877.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The basic facts of the ruling do not include who made the claim, how it came about or whether Farage ever contested it.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The English played well, but the Americans played better, and contested every inch of the ground as strongly as if the spirit of ’76 inspired them.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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