Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 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

I went in with Mr. Hodgkinson, who is contesting this Division; he is quite young and wears an eyeglass, which he keeps dropping.

From The Visits of Elizabeth by Glyn, Elinor