- present participle of contest.
contesting
Example Sentences
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The fiercest recent fighting has been on the western approaches, where the two sides are contesting high ground overlooking the city's route south.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
By contesting the decision, you might have supplanted positive memories with ill will and friction.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
She’s contesting the emerging narrative—and maybe her apparent ouster, too.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
Earlier this year, the firm signed a 12-month agreement worth $1.2 million with Atiku Abubakar, who is contesting the Nigerian presidency.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
In the crafty vein, Madison was ingenious at contesting the strongest argument for a Pennsylvania location, which was its geographic centrality.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
