contentious
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Held in a stifling courtroom during the peak of summer, the proceedings involved day after day of contentious confrontation as the couple sought to exasperate Li Mien, the presiding judge, at every opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The firings mark the latest escalation in Hegseth’s increasingly contentious relationship with the press.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
In November 2025, a faction of the party, which observers say represented the majority of members, held a contentious national convention in Ibadan, Oyo state, despite court orders attempting to stop it.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
It shows how, for the growing ranks of wealthy Americans, which state they call home is more contentious than ever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Klingons could be notoriously contentious when it came to their food.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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