contentious

Example Sentences

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The family of deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs and the Angels reached a settlement Friday, ending a contentious trial as jurors had begun a third day of deliberations.

From Los Angeles Times

And she suggested replacing the contentious Let's Create strategy, which she said was widely seen as a straitjacket, "stifling artistic innovation and creativity".

From BBC

Belgium has been resisting the legally contentious proposal, and in recent days other countries, including Italy, have said "alternative options" should be put forward.

From BBC

The backlash highlights a broader challenge facing legacy news organizations: how to navigate polarization, platform contentious figures, and maintain advertiser confidence without sacrificing credibility.

From Salon

A new Bollywood spy film is generating praise - and unease - in India and Pakistan for its contentious portrayal of the longstanding hostilities between the South Asian neighbours.

From BBC