Example Sentences

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Last week, Sodjinou had contested the Democrats' choice of Agbodjo as its candidate and challenged it in court.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

Prosper at the commission said that Edison had contested all 26 violations found by its safety and enforcement division after its investigation into the Woolsey fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

She had contested the 2019 parliamentary elections, but lost to former cricketer Gautam Gambhir.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

Since 2013, he had contested 44 tickets by saying his girlfriend had stolen his car.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2023

This to a man who probably did not know what to do with those he already possessed, a wealthy stranger who had contested the electorate for his own glory!

From Some Everyday Folk and Dawn by Franklin, Miles