contentious
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HoldCo has made its name through several contentious campaigns.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
“Magyar’s attempt to unwind this system—through anti-corruption drives, institutional reshuffling, or fiscal reform—is likely to be legally complex, politically contentious, and time-consuming.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Yet it remained permissible nationwide, making California’s landmark legislation all the more contentious.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
During a contentious spousal support dispute in 2025, Hirschi described the “Everybody Hates Chris” veteran as “semi-retired,” Us Weekly reported in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Groves joked later that when this complex and contentious job was done, “I was hoping to get to a war theater so I could find a little peace.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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