contentious
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What followed was a contentious election campaign, McArthur’s expulsion, her husband’s and mother’s suspension and now a lawsuit against the club that some members say has already cost upwards of $400,000 to defend.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But it does mean that we can settle another contentious debate.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
Instead, the referee stepped in and waved off what will go down as a contentious stoppage.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The Federal Reserve will release minutes Wednesday afternoon from an unusually divided and contentious April policy meeting.
From Barron's • May 20, 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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