contested
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Still, so far the results have only been declared for one-in-three of the seats being contested.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The last time these councils were up for election, Reform was in its infancy, so it's only possible for the party to win majority control in areas where all seats are being contested.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Assn. has rated the 28 candidates in contested races in this election.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Washington later reiterated its neutrality over the contested sovereignty of the Falkland Islands between Argentina and Britain, which fought a short but bloody war over the archipelago in 1982 that Britain won.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
I contested the divorce and was granted full custody of the children.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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