contention
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Holmes tells Fielder she has never lied, a contention that clearly troubles him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
If the Falcons can settle on a quarterback, they could finally get back in play-off contention.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
He deserves to be in contention and I do not expect him to drop his level as Bayern's style suits him greatly.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Pezeshkian's remarks came after Iran and the United States resumed exchanging fire on Monday following more than a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz a key point of contention.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The remaining bone of contention is a thorn in his side and an albatross around his neck.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Fiedler’s new preface proudly noted that the original’s once outrageous contentions were now widely accepted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Indyke's lawyer, Daniel Weiner, said: "Mr Indyke and Mr Kahn deny all those contentions, including any allegations of fault, liability, wrongdoing or damages of any kind."
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
American did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the union’s contentions.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
The Ohio Supreme Court disagreed with both contentions.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2024
Bram Fischer spoke next and was prepared to tackle the state’s two most serious contentions: that we had undertaken guerrilla warfare and that the ANC and MK were the same.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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