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Involved in a contest, typically as the prize (for winning)
“In this period, the borough presidency was a hotly contested prize.”
Hotly debated or questioned
“The fact that sub-national entities are prohibited from regulating mining in their jurisdictions has become a highly contested issue among social movements and local authorities.”
Subject to dispute, debate or questions
Past tense for to challenge the truth or rightness of
“The violator is then given an opportunity to respond, defend the content in question, and contest the size of the fine.”
Past tense for to argue or engage in a dispute about
“There remain the most basic unanswered questions about why nations contest the issues they contest and why they even care about them.”
Past tense for to engage in competition to attain a position or prize
“He said at no time did he campaign for the position from any association and saw no need to get disappointed because he was just asked to contest the position.”
Past tense for to contend or be involved in a competitive event
“He quickly won his party's nomination to contest the elections.”
Past tense for to refuse to admit the truth or existence of
Past tense for to engage in a competition or contest
Past tense for to resist or endure (something) successfully
Past tense for to sue or bring action against in court
Past tense for to apply oneself to, or start work on, a given task or issue
Past tense for to become involved or associated with
Past tense for to enter or participate in a contest, usually as a political candidate
Past tense for to work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal
Past tense for to call on in support of an earnest request
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