contention
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That is the contention of Marieke Blom, chief economist at Dutch bank ING, who has embarked on a mission to correct some of the gloomier misconceptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Piastri at that point was still in podium contention, but his race unravelled soon after.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
The Sparks have fired head coach Lynne Roberts, ending her tenure after two seasons as the franchise continues its search for a return to championship contention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Economic and trade issues are likely to dominate discussions, while technology and artificial-intelligence-related restrictions are expected to remain key areas of contention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
My suitcase was a bone of contention between Tessie and me.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
Evidence for many of these contentions is scant or absent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
American did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the union’s contentions.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
Amid these competing contentions, efforts are on to find a middle ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2025
The Ohio Supreme Court disagreed with both contentions.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2024
For all its enormous range of space, climate, and physical appearance, and for all the internal squabbles, contentions, and strivings, Texas has a tight cohesiveness perhaps stronger than any other section of America.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing contention
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