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The phrase "are contesting for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to individuals or groups competing for a position, title, or award.
Example: "The two candidates are contesting for the position of mayor in the upcoming election."
Alternatives: "are competing for" or "are vying for".
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"But now, different groups are contesting for ownership of that story".
They were not expected to stay for more than a season, but they have thrived rather than survived to the point where they are contesting for a place in the play-offs.
At the Guardian we have just been presented with a bill (which we are contesting) for more than £800,000 by lawyers acting for Tesco, which, everyone agrees, had every cause to be upset by a Guardian story that made serious errors about taxes it had avoided.
About 238 candidates including 18 women are contesting for 23 seats.
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In Chandigarh a former Miss India, Gul Panag, is contesting for the AAP.
The last time games were played here, the Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, were contesting for their sixth N.B.A. championship, and playing against a favored team, the Utah Jazz.
Ironically it was contesting for a high ball that led to Zouma's injury but nevertheless, his aerial presence and superiority will be sorely missed.
Others thought that the group was waiting until this spring when Sinn Fein would be contesting for seats in the Irish Parliament and could use some electoral bounce.
"If we are going to be contesting for league titles regularly - and I think we will be doing - it will become just as important as the Liverpool game.
Lawyers for Qatar are contesting the action.
There are contests for governor, two Congressional seats and four other state offices.
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