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Recent Examples of uncontested
An uncontested primary, in other words, isn’t a sign of apathy.
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Kristin Kanthak, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Wilson, 83, was elected in 2010 and ran uncontested in her most recent primary in 2024.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Bacon is not seeking reelection, and Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding is running uncontested in the Republican primary to replace him.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
Midway through the fourth quarter, there appeared perhaps the worst turnover sequence of all, Reaves having a layup blocked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso racing downcourt for an uncontested dunk while a clearly weary James walked behind him.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Kristin Kanthak, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Wilson, 83, was elected in 2010 and ran uncontested in her most recent primary in 2024.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Bacon is not seeking reelection, and Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding is running uncontested in the Republican primary to replace him.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
Midway through the fourth quarter, there appeared perhaps the worst turnover sequence of all, Reaves having a layup blocked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso racing downcourt for an uncontested dunk while a clearly weary James walked behind him.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
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QatarEnergy had planned to almost double its domestic LNG output before Iranian strikes took out 17% of its capacity and stalled the expansion work, leaving the US unchallenged as the world’s largest producer.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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In April, O’Reilly’s opener was an unchallenged header in the six-yard box after brushing off Santos.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Fifty years ago, France was the undisputed leader in wine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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This is exactly why Amazon products truly are the undisputed champions of the value-for-money lifestyle, and with Amazon's Deals of the Day dropping prices even more, this is the best time to make those major tech upgrades.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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While the numbers remain a question, the fear is indisputable.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The first and third items in this indictment are indisputable; the second is a complicated and qualified matter; and the last two are libels, still part of popular legend no matter how often disproved by serious biography.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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