contention
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In a league defined by a Celtic-Rangers duopoly so entrenched that it’s known as the Old Firm, simply pulling into contention is cause for celebration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
All of this has altered the balance of power between the U.S. and China, making it more likely that Beijing digs in on core issues of contention, say analysts and diplomats.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
World number two Rory McIlroy, a four-time winner at this venue, suffered a frustrating Saturday, carding a four-over-par 75 to fall out of contention.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
"It is in the interest of both parties not to create negative political facts and to manage the main points of contention," Lopes said.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Something in him shrank from violence, from contention, from the silent shrieking tensions that can rip at a house.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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