contest
noun
a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize.
have contested
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present perfectof contest.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It will be the first time the top two women's seeds have contested a US Open final since Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka in the 2013 showpiece.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Balen could have contested from any other constituency and won easily,” said Kumar Byanjankar, a friend and aide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Alcaraz and Sinner have contested five different finals this season - including the trophy matches at the past three majors - as their grip on the ATP Tour shows no sign of slowing down.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
I've won every single election I have contested with my name on the ballot paper since 1997.
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
Of course we might have contested it, but it would have been a long and expensive proceeding.
From The Boy from the Ranch Or Roy Bradner's City Experiences by Frank V. Webster
