contested (Meaning)

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contested (a)

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

contested Sentence Examples

  1. The land was contested by two neighboring countries, leading to ongoing disputes.
  2. The championship title was fiercely contested by the top athletes in the sport.
  3. The will was contested by family members who believed they were entitled to a larger share of the inheritance.
  4. The election results were contested due to allegations of voter fraud.
  5. The ownership of the valuable painting was contested by multiple art collectors.
  6. The validity of the contract was contested by the opposing party in court.
  7. The decision to close the local school was contested by parents and community members.
  8. The athlete's record-breaking performance was contested by critics who suspected foul play.
  9. The historical accuracy of the book was contested by scholars who offered alternative interpretations.
  10. The disputed territory was contested by both sides in a series of armed conflicts.

FAQs About the word contested

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

questioned, disputed,challenged, doubted, called in question, queried, impeached, protested,called into question, objected (to)

defended, defended, swallowed, embraced, believed, swallowed, believed,accepted, embraced, supported

The land was contested by two neighboring countries, leading to ongoing disputes.

The championship title was fiercely contested by the top athletes in the sport.

The will was contested by family members who believed they were entitled to a larger share of the inheritance.

The election results were contested due to allegations of voter fraud.