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Recent Examples of contestable
Dupont took an Italian tap back from a contestable kick and chipped for Bielle-Biarrey to claim the first try in the fourth minute, his fourth try this month, and 24th try in 25 tests.
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ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
In part, the President has used the term like every other politician does—to automatize the righteousness of contestable claims.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestable
Adjective
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Market concentration is not inherently problematic.—
Svetla Ben-Itzhak,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Their bond is forged when the children’s TV show host helps the jaded journalist navigate a difficult relationship with his problematic father.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Less debatable in the meantime is how Barrera’s firing has had widespread effects on Scream 7 and the future of the franchise.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Sox made enough moves to satisfy fans is debatable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pavia also notes there are arguable inconsistencies in his group’s exclusion compared to other groups who are permitted to play.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The reasons for this state of affairs were complicated and no doubt arguable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Ninth Circuit had been deciding whether to reconsider a ruling by a three-judge panel that overturned Benitez’ ruling before the Supreme Court stepped in, but that part of the process may now be moot.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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But frankly, that’s a moot point.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The man’s service might be questionable, but his backhands are unparalleled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, forward Andrew Wiggins, who had been listed with back tendinitis and missed Friday night’s victory in Charlotte, is listed as questionable for Sunday due to toe inflammation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Contestable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestable. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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