contentious

Example Sentences

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Sweeping contentious issues under the rug and relegating them to wanton aggravation is one major way of letting these same topics fester.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Even issues that would go on to be more contentious within feminism and outside it—body positivity, trans rights—did crucial work.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The amount of time films are available exclusively in theaters — known as “windowing” in industry jargon — has become a contentious topic of conversation in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

In the clip with fellow actor McConaughey - posted to YouTube by Variety last month - Chalamet quickly acknowledged his remarks might become contentious.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Liza says I am contentious, but now I’m caught in a web of my children—and I think I like it.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck