contesting
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Fourteen electoral lists are contesting the election, but polls indicate only seven are likely to clear the five-percent threshold needed to enter parliament.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
By contesting the decision, you might have supplanted positive memories with ill will and friction.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The couple is contesting the IRS’s claims in tax court, arguing their financial moves align with standard industry practices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
The pair contesting the US Open final means they will close the Grand Slam season as they began it in the Australian Open's showpiece match.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Gray urged all three to consider the hazards of contesting the charges in court.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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