uncontested

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Recent Examples of uncontested Foley ruled, after hearing uncontested medical evidence, that Lansky would never be well enough to stand trial. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 Harris also aligned himself with Casey Nesbit, running unopposed for township clerk, Cassandra Holbert Elston, uncontested reelection as assessor without an opponent, and Antwon Russell, challenged by Republican Tim DeYoung for highway commissioner. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 The costly foul occurred at the end of a hectic sequence in which Westbrook snatched what appeared to be a game-clinching steal, only to miss an uncontested layup at the end of a 2-on-1 fast break (reminiscent of Torrey Craig’s blunder against the 2020 Jazz). Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025 The divorce filing described the split as uncontested, indicating the two had agreed on major terms such as custody and finances. Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncontested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
Adjective
  • Over the years, the news media, podcasts and others with public platforms have often let Edwards’ boasts go unchallenged.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In these situations, dissenting opinions may be quietly suppressed, and important decisions may go unchallenged.
    Committee of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Cena was the undisputed face of WWE for over a decade, a period of immense success for both the performer and the company, largely under McMahon's leadership and guidance.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Netflix, which financial analysts have crowned the undisputed subscription-streaming leader, kicks off the media and entertainment sector’s Q1 earnings this week.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • One thing is indisputable: while America’s tastes may mature, diversify, and occasionally pivot, its craving for indulgent, convenient comfort food like chicken sandwiches is deeply embedded in the cultural and culinary fabric of the nation.
    Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The politicization of our military is now indisputable.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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