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Recent Examples of uncontested
Throw in a nice back tap in the third quarter that led to an uncontested Knueppel 3-pointer was among the other positives for Kalkbrenner.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Alley-oop dunks, uncontested mid-range jumpers and poor perimeter containment were familiar issues.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In the blink of an eye, fullback Nate Adkins ran uncontested into the end zone from the slot and Nix hit him for an early score.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey stepped in front of the pass for what appeared to be an easy, uncontested interception, but the ball squirted out of his grasp and continued past the goal line, where wide receiver Cedric Tillman happened to be waiting.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Alley-oop dunks, uncontested mid-range jumpers and poor perimeter containment were familiar issues.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
In the blink of an eye, fullback Nate Adkins ran uncontested into the end zone from the slot and Nix hit him for an early score.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey stepped in front of the pass for what appeared to be an easy, uncontested interception, but the ball squirted out of his grasp and continued past the goal line, where wide receiver Cedric Tillman happened to be waiting.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
Adjective
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One incumbent is running unchallenged for re-election in southeast Olathe’s Ward 3, and a long-time City Council member in northeast Olathe’s Ward 4 is facing a challenger.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
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The criminal operations have gone largely unchallenged in Cambodia due to the complete dismantling in recent years of the country’s civil society and independent media.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Okavango Delta, Botswana Once upon a time, Botswana was the undisputed champion of the crowd-free safari.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even if Hereditary eventually provides clear answers, the implications linger with the force of undisputed classics like The Exorcist or Rosemary's Baby.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the electricity in Ladd’s performance was indisputable, especially that barn-burning lipstick scene.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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And then there was January 6, an indisputable, if inept, effort to overturn an election.—
John M. Crisp,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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