contentious
Example Sentences
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Consequently there will continue to be passionate, sometimes contentious, debate over whether the cosmos is gently whispering to us about its true nature, or whether astronomers are chasing celestial ghosts.
From BBC
The couple was embroiled in a bitter and contentious court battle over spousal support.
From Los Angeles Times
According to Melodee’s paternal relatives, Buzzard had a contentious relationship with her mother.
From Los Angeles Times
“The only newsroom that I’m interested in running is one where we are able to have contentious disagreements about the thorniest editorial matters, and do so with respect,” Weiss said.
His tenure atop the Justice Department’s antitrust division was contentious.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
