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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 ( def ).
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·Dz·ٱ· adjective
- ܲ·Dz·ٱ··ly adverb
- ɱ-Dz·ٱ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of contested1
Example Sentences
The hotly contested brand overhaul continued this week with four revamped fare bundles offering the most perks to top-tier fliers and loyalty program members.
The Stone of Destiny experience uses immersive modern technology to frame the contested object within the story of the medieval boy king of Scotland, Alexander III.
Three of Musk’s companies also face allegations they violated Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, including 26 violations contested by Tesla creating $583,000 in liabilities, according to the memo.
Hill has not contested or even responded to the suit.
Sport has been one of the most hotly contested areas in the debate about gender.
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