contentious
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The public could have benefited from his exchanges with Senators, even if they would have been contentious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Waymo must stop using two Santa Monica charging stations overnight — for now — after a judge found the city might prevail in its contentious legal fight against the self-driving taxi company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The experts said it is unclear whether Paxton could make such an argument given his ongoing public and contentious divorce.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
It is not the first time Moygashel's annual bonfire has hit the headlines over its contentious displays.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But I held my tongue after this retort. f Would I always be so contentious?
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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