contesting

present participle of contest

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Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Biden even considered challenging Carter for the Democratic nomination in 1980.
    Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And don’t overlook the impact that challenging engineering and construction conditions can have on your calculations.
    Katherine Latham, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The union hasn't even gotten to the bargaining table for a first contract — Amazon is still disputing its right to exist.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
  • While Naughty Dog and even the initial reveal of this game may be somewhat controversial in 2024, there is no disputing the studio’s history with multiple GOTY winners including its last game, The Last of Us Part 2, being the most-awarded in history.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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