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
Confirmation of contesting countries usually takes place the October before the event, which is held the following May.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, businesses are limited by the administrative process for contesting tariffs, under which tariff adjustments must occur in a period of 314 days, or slightly more than 10 months.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
This year, the Harris campaign isn’t contesting Florida, leaving local Democrats to rely on their own resources to drive turnout.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Gilliam is not contesting states' rights to ban profane, sexualized or vulgar plates.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Gilliam is not contesting states' rights to ban profane, sexualized or vulgar plates.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Podolner is contesting his firing and has filed an appeal to the Illinois State Board of Education, which will appoint a hearing officer to conduct an evidentiary hearing in the case.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The airlines are expected to challenge the complaints by moving to dismiss or contesting class certification, arguing that seat labeling and design variations do not amount to fraud.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Harrington closed the final summer practice Tuesday with a step-back 3-pointer over a contesting defender that made the net dance.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Additionally, businesses are limited by the administrative process for contesting tariffs, under which tariff adjustments must occur in a period of 314 days, or slightly more than 10 months.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
This year, the Harris campaign isn’t contesting Florida, leaving local Democrats to rely on their own resources to drive turnout.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Gilliam is not contesting states' rights to ban profane, sexualized or vulgar plates.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Gilliam is not contesting states' rights to ban profane, sexualized or vulgar plates.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Podolner is contesting his firing and has filed an appeal to the Illinois State Board of Education, which will appoint a hearing officer to conduct an evidentiary hearing in the case.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The airlines are expected to challenge the complaints by moving to dismiss or contesting class certification, arguing that seat labeling and design variations do not amount to fraud.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Harrington closed the final summer practice Tuesday with a step-back 3-pointer over a contesting defender that made the net dance.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contesting
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At a time when audiences are questioning what’s real, what’s biased, and what’s missing, Hemmer’s reflections offer a reminder that integrity matters more than ever.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Trump has sued various news organizations, having most recently filed a $15 billion defamation suit against the Times for articles questioning his business success.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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An 11-member professional diving team operated under challenging conditions, including strong currents, low visibility, and the technical demands of deep diving.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Those elements were cited in filings challenging both the substance and the process used to produce the new standards.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Also, January featured an unusual start to the legislative session as House DFL lawmakers refused to convene in the state Capitol while disputing leadership matters with Republicans.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Sep. 2025
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Discord, the online chat app, would later issue a statement disputing some details outlined by authorities.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Contesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contesting. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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