was contesting
- past progressive of contest.
Example Sentences
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The statement said that Zverev was contesting the order and that the case would likely go to trial at the Tiergarten district court in Berlin after the court has heard further from the parties involved.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Apple told BBC News earlier this week it was contesting the ANFR's review.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2023
Apple on Wednesday said the iPhone 12, launched in 2020, was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with radiation standards and that it was contesting France's findings.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2023
In mid-June, Ervin told Wired that he was contesting the breaches and that he resolved three of the breaches last year, although they remained on BTS’ record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
And his face and phrases were on the front page of all the newspapers just then, because he was contesting the safe seat of Sir Francis Verner in the great by-election in the west.
From The Man Who Knew Too Much by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
