contest
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The law lets defendants pay a penalty and then contest the FCC’s findings in federal appellate court or, alternatively, wait for the Justice Department to enforce the penalty and challenge it in federal court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
One of Scotland's most high-profile gangland figures will contest his extradition from the Netherlands to Spain, BBC Scotland News can reveal.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
They did not tune in to the gubernatorial contest until weeks before Tuesday’s primary.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
If Bass wins the contest in November, it will be her second and final term as mayor.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“He loves hanging out with Lily. And guess what—I learned to fish! I’m in a contest next weekend.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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