Example Sentences

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She will be contesting the season-opening major for the 22nd time.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

Tsitsipas, 20, of Greece will be contesting just the seventh major of his career.

From New York Times • May 24, 2019

Liverpool, which beat Roma in the 1984 final, will be contesting its first Champions League semifinal in a decade.

From Washington Times • Apr. 10, 2018

The world number two will be contesting his 46th grand slam quarter-final.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2015

Murray, who will be contesting the seat in his Pub Landlord character, posted an extensive campaign video on YouTube.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2015