contention
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Not to sound presumptuous, but I feel partly responsible for the fact that you’re in contention for the job.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
However, the price accessibility that Jones points to is a matter of contention.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
But within two years, he had the club up to second and in championship contention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
One bone of contention is a suspension clause toughened by parliament that would scrap favourable tariff conditions for US exporters, should the United States later breach the terms of the deal.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
What I hoped was that at some point Barack himself would put an end to the speculation, declaring himself out of contention and directing the media gaze elsewhere.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing contention
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