uncontested
adjective
un·con·test·ed
ˌən-kən-ˈte-stəd 
-ˈkän-ˌte-
: not disputed or challenged : not contested
the uncontested winner
an uncontested election
an uncontested divorce
an uncontested layup in basketball
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For the district’s House position A seat, incumbent Rep. Steve Berch, a vocal critic of privatizing education, runs uncontested in the Democratic primary.
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Hayat Norimine, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
Wilson’s reps had no comment when contacted about the judge’s decision, but are known to be pleased with the judge agreeing to the uncontested arrangement.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2024
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Hayat Norimine, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
Wilson’s reps had no comment when contacted about the judge’s decision, but are known to be pleased with the judge agreeing to the uncontested arrangement.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2024
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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncontested. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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