contentious

Example Sentences

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Now, a yearlong government study has sparked a contentious new round of debate about the disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But by 1991, Cynthia and Gonzalez were locked in a contentious custody dispute for their daughter, recalled another friend, Michelle Feigenbaum, who met Cynthia on the local entertainment circuit.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Sweeping contentious issues under the rug and relegating them to wanton aggravation is one major way of letting these same topics fester.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

One area of healthcare that is frequently contentious and can largely be compared across the UK is A&E waiting times.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

But I held my tongue after this retort. f Would I always be so contentious?

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein