contentious

Example Sentences

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Protesters said they are motivated by contentious immigration enforcement actions and the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

Red card confusion & contentious calls - VAR's 'bad day at office'

From BBC

Burdell, an upscale restaurant serving nostalgic soul food, is the latest to be caught in contentious online debates about the U.S. tip culture.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. remains what it has long been: a contentious, often frustrating democracy shaped by competing interests and imperfect leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much like in the U.S., immigration is a contentious topic in the Dominican Republic — the country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, which has seen an exodus of its people over the decade.

From Los Angeles Times