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Free sign upThe phrase "contested for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is being competed for or challenged, such as a title, position, or award.
Example: "The championship title was fiercely contested for by several teams throughout the season."
Alternatives: "competed for" or "sought after".
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The details of his crime would be contested for decades.
The South China Sea has been contested for centuries.
A late entry is a nonstarter, as is a candidate who hasn't contested for the nomination.
"The record was hotly contested for a while," Furman went on.
Bush will be debated and his image will be contested for a long time.
I know that was contested for a while," he said, to laughter and applause.
(This is contested, for the same reasons, by champions of the Morecambe Bay path).
Zimmerman's not guilty verdict will be contested for years to come.
Springborg and Langbroek jointly contested for respective leader and deputy against several other contenders.
In Britain the senior Camrose Trophy has been contested for several decades.
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The seat was contested for the Liberals by Legislative Council member Angus Redford, who faced a tougher fight than expected.
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