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
Democrats were not calling for contesting War Powers Resolution and what the executive power was there.
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NBC news, 3 May 2026
So your rotations aren’t just about contesting 3s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Under Mayor Bill de Blasio, the city initiated a policy of rarely contesting such claims, meaning that, in most cases, all a family had to do to get reimbursed—to the tune of $102,000 a student on average last year—was hire a lawyer.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy is contesting the findings of the investigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And Republicans are trying to save the Senate majority and Louisiana is a deep-red state that Democrats aren’t even contesting.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Four parties are contesting the election in Deir al-Balah.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
NBC news, 3 May 2026
So your rotations aren’t just about contesting 3s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Under Mayor Bill de Blasio, the city initiated a policy of rarely contesting such claims, meaning that, in most cases, all a family had to do to get reimbursed—to the tune of $102,000 a student on average last year—was hire a lawyer.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy is contesting the findings of the investigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And Republicans are trying to save the Senate majority and Louisiana is a deep-red state that Democrats aren’t even contesting.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Four parties are contesting the election in Deir al-Balah.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contesting
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And the two are treated differently, with Dorothy and other characters repeatedly questioning whether Tik-Tok is, in fact, alive.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2026
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Wanted for questioning, Watts later surrendered to authorities on an outstanding federal arrest warrant.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Lander, who’s got the backing of Mayor Mamdani, is challenging Goldman from the left.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The process can be frustrating, but filing reports, disputing fraudulent accounts, and following up with lenders, debt collectors, and credit bureaus can help limit the damage and restore your credit.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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There is no disputing the Padres should have done better — last night and many games before that.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Contesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contesting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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