uncontested

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Recent Examples of uncontested 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 With two minutes remaining, Jones jumped the gap and poked away a Heat pass for a steal at the perimeter, collecting the ball and driving for an uncontested layup to put the Bulls up by two. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 Barbarism will not go uncontested by enlightenment. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncontested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
Adjective
  • In many older marriages, where gender norms from years gone by remain unchallenged, this expectation remains stubbornly entrenched.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • But while the region’s lead in roller coaster history and quantity remains unchallenged, Southern California has fallen behind other areas in coaster quality.
    Robert Niles, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Darlow has rarely enjoyed undisputed No 1 status throughout his career.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • My goal is to become the undisputed champion, and Anauel in my way.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Campbell’s talent and tape are indisputable, but so is his less-than-ideal arm length.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
  • What ultimately seems far more intriguing and indisputable is that Joule has tape recordings of conversations with Bacon about a range of topics.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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