as in questioning
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of vowed to contest the claim in court
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024. —Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 From there, you’re introduced to your guide for your adventures in Japan, meet your starter cars (those would be an ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four, widebody S13 Nissan Silvia, and—wait for it—a K5 GMC Jimmy), and can immediately begin contesting races to qualify for the big show, the Horizon Festival. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026 There are at least three more pending investigations that are still outstanding, according to OSHA’s website, and Boring Company is currently contesting eight citations it was issued regarding chemical burns in 2024. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026 Sixteen European sides are contesting the UEFA matches and six teams from around the world are taking part in the inter-confederation fixtures. —Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026 Paxton’s office is contesting the district’s boundaries and wants the land tied to The Meadow development removed. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Rubio, a data analyst, still has a separate habeas corpus case contesting his detainment, meaning he won’t be immediately deported. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 But Mike’s attorney, Raymond Rafool, tells PEOPLE that Constance is contesting that, likening it to a bad deal signed years ago at a vulnerable moment. —David Chiu, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 Google, Apple and Meta are contesting fines from the EU over violations of the bloc's antitrust and competition laws, which total over 6 billion euros, or $7 billion, since the start of 2024. —Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 From there, you’re introduced to your guide for your adventures in Japan, meet your starter cars (those would be an ST205 Toyota Celica GT-Four, widebody S13 Nissan Silvia, and—wait for it—a K5 GMC Jimmy), and can immediately begin contesting races to qualify for the big show, the Horizon Festival. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026 There are at least three more pending investigations that are still outstanding, according to OSHA’s website, and Boring Company is currently contesting eight citations it was issued regarding chemical burns in 2024. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026 Sixteen European sides are contesting the UEFA matches and six teams from around the world are taking part in the inter-confederation fixtures. —Will Jeanes, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2026 Paxton’s office is contesting the district’s boundaries and wants the land tied to The Meadow development removed. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Rubio, a data analyst, still has a separate habeas corpus case contesting his detainment, meaning he won’t be immediately deported. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Sources say the character didn’t survive test screenings (audiences kept questioning why Andy needed a roommate at all).— Kennedy French, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Panamanian officials confirmed that Jalil was immediately transferred to the country’s Judicial Investigation Directorate and is expected to face questioning by prosecutors in the coming days.— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Other entries follow an expert forager and fermenter in Southern California, adaptive mountain bikers challenging their disabilities in Vermont and native bees in California, which are seeing their populations drastically dwindle.— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Affording a vehicle is challenging for most, and many assembly plants have shuttered in recent years.— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic is currently disputing the label in court.— Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
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News article, disputing aspects of the report.— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Contesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/contesting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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