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contentious

[kuhn-ten-shuhs] / kənˈtɛn ʃəs /


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In 1994, when Boston and neighboring Brookline and Cambridge all had some form of limits on rent hikes, voters banned the practice via ballot measure following a contentious campaign led by small landlords.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most contentious pledge is India's stated intention to buy $500 billion worth of US goods over five years.

From Barron's

Gentle parenting has become a contentious topic, but Kelly believes much of this stems from misunderstanding.

From BBC

Sports fans, however, will find specific allusions, like contentious press conferences and even the kiss cam.

From Los Angeles Times

The contentious decision came as part of a "National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate," setting out the government's aims until 2030 on balancing a healthy diet while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

From Barron's