contentious
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But it was only 15 years later that such works, satirising one of China's most contentious idols, cost Gao Zhen his freedom.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Cerina Fairfax filed for divorce in July, court records show; the proceedings remained contentious for nearly a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
HoldCo has made its name through several contentious campaigns.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
That strategy, known as windowing, became a more contentious issue after the pandemic when some studios began to reduce the amount of time films were in cinemas before audiences could view them at home.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
“We found to our surprise that our preschool audience didn’t like it when the adult cast got into a contentious discussion,” he remembers.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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