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contentious

[kuhn-ten-shuhs] / kənˈtɛn ʃəs /


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Meanwhile, the debate about whether the Hurricanes or Notre Dame most deserves a spot in the playoff has only gotten more contentious.

From The Wall Street Journal

After several contentious sessions on regulating trade in other species, including eels, the proposal to increase shark protections passed by consensus, which Slee said was a sign of changing perceptions of sharks.

From Barron's

But even with the many welcome provisions, two contentious clauses in the reforms have particularly irked unions.

From BBC

Ray J is married to actor and producer Princess Love Norwood, whom he co-starred with on the reality show “Love & Hip Hop,” which showcased an often contentious relationship.

From Los Angeles Times

His family and the team are in the second month of a contentious wrongful death trial.

From Los Angeles Times