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contested
[kuhn-tes-tid]
adjective
battled; fought.
Bates pulled off the win, 82–79, in a tightly contested matchup.
involving a disagreement or dispute.
The waiting period for a contested divorce has been reduced to 12 months.
being fought over; in dispute.
The contested land is located 30 kilometers south of the city.
At times, the parties may not come to an agreement, or they may only agree on some of the contested issues.
involving more than one candidate.
Congressional redistricting and a contested Senate seat led to a series of competitive Michigan primaries on Tuesday.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of contest.
Other 51Թ Forms
- uncontested adjective
- uncontestedly adverb
- well-contested adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contested1
Example Sentences
We're driving here because in this rural heartland lie clues to what's behind a highly contested development thousands of miles away on the ground in Gaza.
I was very surprised that the deliberations produced dramatic depolarization between Republicans and Democrats on the most contested issues — and the most extreme people where the ones to change the most.
Whether presidents have the authority to alter monuments is hotly contested.
The game remained within reach through three tightly contested quarters, tied 65-65 heading into the fourth.
Previously an annual tournament contested by seven teams, the Club World Cup has been expanded to 32 teams and is aiming for an increased global profile.
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