Sentence examples for seriously contest from inspiring English sources

The libertarian candidate Ron Paul, who did not seriously contest either state, finished in mid-single figures in both.

Few now seriously contest that macroeconomic stability, openness to trade, strong institutions and liberalised prices are preconditions for success.

No one can seriously contest that humanity's carbon-polluting ways are the main cause of global warming, and that the consequences are set to intensify.

"Whether you agree with party reform or not, I don't think anyone can seriously contest the proposition that the effect of all this is discourage some good Liberal supporters from joining the party," Taylor said.

Certainly the failure to seriously contest many states in the south, and in particular reach out earlier to African American voters with a specifically tailored message, cost the campaign dozens of delegates that could have made later contests like New York and California look a lot more competitive.

For that reason, the Bradley campaign, while working feverishly to establish beachheads in every primary and caucus state, will focus its resources, and the candidate's precious time, on certain states where they think Mr. Bradley can seriously contest Mr. Gore, aides to Mr. Bradley said.

Nonetheless, the Romney campaign doesn't seem to be seriously contesting Michigan.

His troops are the only ones still seriously contesting Taliban rule.

"I can't see AAP seriously contesting 300 seats or having an impact across India," said analyst and journalist Ashok Malik.

Regardless of who is the candidate, they plan to give up altogether on seriously contesting the South.

No major group any longer seriously contests the right of women to pursue higher education and careers.