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contentious

adjective as in quarrelsome

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Secondly, contested notions of fairness are so often central to the most contentious political arguments, and this one is no different.

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Certain picks have proven contentious and may face obstacles.

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However, using this type of burning, known as cultural burning, for managing severe wildfires in Australia remains contentious.

Schiff’s contentious relationship with Trump — and Trump’s disdain for him — stem directly from Schiff’s work in the House to hold the Republican accountable before and during his first term in office.

Colbert pointed to years of a contentious relationship between the two men.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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