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How to pronounce contesting in American English
“contesting” pronunciation by American speakers
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“contesting” in real sentences — American speakers
38 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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contesting the status quo.
The Obama White House
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We will be contesting that litigation in court.
State Department
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The entire range of ideology that's contesting.
National Archives
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