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is contesting

  • present progressive of contest (3rd person singular).

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Sudan Gurung, another key figure among the Gen Z protesters, is contesting, along with other young activists.

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Someone closer to the situation told us she is contesting the will.

From MarketWatch Jan. 7, 2026

However, the Ellisons’ Paramount is contesting Warner’s choice and has launched a hostile takeover bid, asking investors to tender their Warner shares to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 1, 2026

He is contesting their re-election to the board.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 25, 2025

Only this week, since I have been at this Congress, I have received a telegram from our solicitor who is contesting a case before the Grimston Bench on behalf of the Agricultural Labourers' Union.

From From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography by George Edwards M.P. O.B.E.