as in questioning
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
vowed to contest the claim in court
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Recent Examples of contesting
The country's largest opposition party Chadema was banned from contesting the elections and its leader Tundu Lissu is currently on trial on treason charges.
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
In Florida, biologist Brittney Brown is contesting her termination from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
With Partition, this dynamic became a forum for contesting powers and prestige at the communal and national levels.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Mark is contesting Apple’s decision about Eyes Up through its official channels, and the creator of ICEBlock, Joshua Aaron, has argued that his app should be treated no differently than services, such as Google’s Waze, that allow users to warn one another of highway speed traps.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
In the 53rd minute, Aaronson and Max Kilman were contesting the ball in the north-east corner of the stadium.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Despite multiple attempts at diplomacy, the conflict has persisted through 2025, with Russia capturing and contesting territory in several Ukrainian regions.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Southern Section begins its second year of contesting playoffs in the sport on Tuesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Chief Medical Examiner Lindsay Simon led the most recent review as part of a settlement with Greenberg’s parents, who have spent years contesting the suicide finding.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Kate Bartlett, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
In Florida, biologist Brittney Brown is contesting her termination from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
With Partition, this dynamic became a forum for contesting powers and prestige at the communal and national levels.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Mark is contesting Apple’s decision about Eyes Up through its official channels, and the creator of ICEBlock, Joshua Aaron, has argued that his app should be treated no differently than services, such as Google’s Waze, that allow users to warn one another of highway speed traps.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
In the 53rd minute, Aaronson and Max Kilman were contesting the ball in the north-east corner of the stadium.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Despite multiple attempts at diplomacy, the conflict has persisted through 2025, with Russia capturing and contesting territory in several Ukrainian regions.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The Southern Section begins its second year of contesting playoffs in the sport on Tuesday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Chief Medical Examiner Lindsay Simon led the most recent review as part of a settlement with Greenberg’s parents, who have spent years contesting the suicide finding.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contesting
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He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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He was well known for donning a bulletproof vest and for verbally challenging organized crime deeply routed in the state.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Making matters murkier, Panama’s own government officials filed a lawsuit challenging Hutchison’s recent contract extension to operate the ports.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some have signed a petition disputing Merz’s comments.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additional uses of geolocation data, the providers say, include proving a bettor is dishonestly disputing credit card charges, revealing sign-up bonus abuse or showing that someone is illegally making proxy wagers across state lines.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Contesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contesting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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