contesting

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Josh Simons, the MP for Makerfield, also resigned, in order to provide a potential path back to parliament for Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who is now contesting the seat in a by-election.

From BBC • May 20, 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

Unlike Chelsea, City deny wrongdoing and are contesting the case.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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