See above. If the sentence was written before the election took place but after campaigning started, "is contesting" is correct.Donald Trump is contesting the20252024elections[presidential] election.
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Yes, I wrote it. I was a bit confused about the word 'contesting' inthis context.Where did you read or hear that sentence, tufguy? You've known for years that we need the source and author of any text you quote.
If you wrote it yourself, why, and in what context?
What made you confused about the word "contesting"? Where did you see it before you wrote that sentence?Yes, I wrote it. I was a bit confused about the word 'contesting' in space here this context.
I'm afraid you didn't answer Rover's question. What does "this context" mean?Yes, I wrote it. I was a bit confused about the word 'contesting' IN THIS context.
I wanted to know what was the correct way of saying that if we were talking about the elections.I'm afraid you didn't answer Rover's question. What does "this context" mean?
Also, please explain which elections you're referring to. We are in the second month of 2025, in case you weren't aware.2025 elections.
The elections that just took place in 2024.Also, please explain which elections you're referring to. We are in the second month of 2025, in case you weren't aware.
@tufguy And what was the exact sentence you saw?I read it somewhere in a newspaper article.
Then those aren't the 2025 elections. They were the 2024 elections!The elections that just took place in 2024.
I already made that correction in post #2!!Then those aren't the 2025 elections. They were the 2024 elections!
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