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Contentions to the contrary, they say, are false.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Contentions that the new drugs are superior have been “greatly exaggerated,” says Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman, chairman of the psychiatry department at .

From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2010

Contentions occurred no longer; but there was a something in Susanna which attracted Harald to her more than the former passion for strife had ever done.

From Strife and Peace by Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham)

Contentions never ran with such deep streams and impetuous currents, as amidst the ruin of our industry and prosperity.

From Twelve Causes of Dishonesty by Beecher, Henry Ward

Contentions arose between the then students and the members of some of the trade guilds; amongst others, with that of the butchers' guild.

From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William