Sentence examples for consider contesting from inspiring English sources

There were charges of vote fraud in Texas and Illinois, both states won by Kennedy; Nixon refused to consider contesting the election, feeling a lengthy controversy would diminish the United States in the eyes of the world, and the uncertainty would hurt U.S. interests.

Just hours after the groups were recognized, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he was considering contesting the decision.

The Tour de France winner Chris Froome has admitted he is considering contesting the Vuelta a España, which starts in August.

The Newcastle United midfielder is considering contesting the claims which relate to the Championship leaders' 2-0 defeat by Wolves at St James' Park on 17 September.

United said last night they were considering contesting the charge of swearing; any appeal must be lodged with Uefa by midnight on Friday.

Mr Carter said his party was considering contesting seats outside of Yorkshire to "demonstrate the absurd current situation".

China's Ping An Insurance is considering contesting the sale of the Belgian banking and insurance businesses of distressed Belgian-Dutch financial firm Fortis to France's BNP Paribas, in what would be a last-ditch attempt by the Chinese insurer to prevent a disastrous investment from becoming still more worthless.

General William Howe, commander of the British forces occupying the city, considered contesting this act, as the cannon threatened the town and the military ships in the harbor.

In fact, Congressman Jackson was considering contesting Daley for Mayor until the Democratic Party success in the 2006 fall elections made it clear he could be very productive by remaining in Congress because of his party's majority.

Although they had considered not contesting the election because the area was a Conservative stronghold, the Liberals decided to do so in order to generate a discussion on the issue of Home Rule for Ireland.

Consider "The Contest," the legendary 1992 episode of "Seinfeld".