contentious

Example Sentences

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Gentle parenting has become a contentious topic, but Kelly believes much of this stems from misunderstanding.

From BBC

Sports fans, however, will find specific allusions, like contentious press conferences and even the kiss cam.

From Los Angeles Times

The contentious decision came as part of a "National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate," setting out the government's aims until 2030 on balancing a healthy diet while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

From Barron's

And whenever she did manage to stop in, the visits were contentious because she was lobbying for us to leave Poland.

From Literature

The Los Angeles City Council has again increased what it will pay Gibson Dunn to represent it in a contentious homelessness case, bringing the law firm’s contract to nearly $7.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times