contention
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The county has exempted the project from undergoing a state environmental review — a point of contention for many residents who are concerned about the health and environmental impacts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
With many teams now in contention for fifth, and a huge number of permutations about how far down the European places could go, it promises to be a fascinating battle.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
In some ways, it was astonishing that Rose was even in contention.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
In what Chinese media have dubbed the "Hundred Model War", more than 100 AI models have emerged since 2023, with only 10 still in contention.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The British boat, once it got going, also went out hard, charging furiously back up into contention.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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