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Meaning of "seats were contested"
The phrase 'seats were contested' is often used in the context of elections or competitions. It means that multiple candidates or participants were vying for a limited number of positions or opportunities. It implies that there was fierce competition or disagreement over who should occupy those seats
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seats were contested
Six of the eleven seats were contested.
Seats were contested in the second round.
Five of the eleven seats were contested.
Seats were contested at this election.
Five of the eleven seats were contested in this election.
Seats were contested.
Seven of the eleven seats were contested in this election.
Seats were contested with the Conservatives guaranteed to keep a majority on the council whatever happened.
Only two of the eight elected seats were contested.
Most of the seats were contested by Liberal and Conservative candidates.
A vacant seat in St Peters meant two seats were contested in that ward.
Two seats were contested in Windmill Hill due to an extra vacancy occurring.
All eleven seats were contested.
Due to the First World War none of the seats were contested.
Only nine seats were contested.
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After the dissolution of the council, all seven seats were contested.
Only three seats were contested.
Unlike the previous elections in which many candidates were returned unopposed, most seats were contested.
State assembly seats were contested.
Seats were contested in the election by a total of 58 candidates.
On this occasion, however, most seats were contested.
A total of 48 seats were contested in this election.
Note, As this was a double-dissolution election, all Senate seats were contested.
A total of 54 of the southern seats were contested by anti-home rule candidates.
Of 42 seats were contested during this elections within the unitary authority.
A total of 32 seats were contested.
Remaining two seats were contested by Janata Dal (United) but failed to win any.
Changes in vote share are relative to the last time these seats were contested in 2006.
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The elections were contested by eight political parties
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