contest
noun
a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
contesting
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present participleof contest.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The pair contesting the US Open final means they will close the Grand Slam season as they began it in the Australian Open's showpiece match.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
She’s contesting the emerging narrative—and maybe her apparent ouster, too.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
Earlier this year, the firm signed a 12-month agreement worth $1.2 million with Atiku Abubakar, who is contesting the Nigerian presidency.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, contesting a Grand Slam qualifying event for the first time since 2022, beat France's Clara Burel won 6-1 7-5 to set up a match against Russian Elena Pridankina.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Nothing much happened in court, other than Du Bois announcing his plans to file a motion contesting the decision to try Richard as an adult.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
