contention
Example Sentences
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This type of tightly fought pursuit is not unprecedented in Scotland, but it has been a long time since three teams were last in contention going down the final stretch.
From BBC
The lawsuit calls that contention untrue — Estrada Juarez has never been in removal proceedings and has never seen an immigration judge.
From Los Angeles Times
London’s remarks also addressed a continuing point of contention: The final rate decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is expected no later than April 6.
From Barron's
But in the slalom, they recorded the fastest time of the day to move up two places as Canada’s Kalle Ericsson and his guide Sierra Smith fell out of contention.
From BBC
His contention that bombing industrial centers would lead to a speedy victory was seen by many as a response to World War I, and the long slog of trench warfare.
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