contentious
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The process to build Venice Dell has been extraordinarily contentious — even in a state where development is often time-consuming and litigious.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
County Registrar office is led by Dean Logan, who previously oversaw Washington state’s King County elections at the time of a contentious recount in the 2004 governor’s race.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Pelley’s departure follows a contentious “60 Minutes” staff meeting on Monday where he accused Weiss of “murdering” the country’s most-watched news program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Now, this is slightly contentious as this kit never actually made it to a World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“He also gives us daily bread to nourish our bodies, that we may have strength for our work in the world,” I say, feeling a contentious spirit rise in me.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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