contentious

IPA: kʌntˈɛnʃʌs

Examples of "contentious" in Sentences

Democrats splinter in contentious health care reform debate
The race to succeed Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) was contentious from the start.
Within archaeology, Mr. Binford was known as a contentious advocate for his ideas.
SMU Within archaeology, Mr. Binford was known as a contentious advocate for his ideas.
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I also like the possibility of the DRL keeping a huge parking lot out of that certain contentious Big Box development down on Eastern Ave. Comment by Yukon
However, he also studies what he calls contentious (eristikos) or sophistical arguments: these he defines as arguments which only apparently establish their conclusions.
The reason The Path has been so contentious is because it isn't particularly pleasant to play; it deals with some pretty uncomfortable issues, and there isn't much of a game mechanic as such.
There are plenty of reasons why recording a phone call might be useful, ranging from having an exact record of what was said in contentious battles with a service provider through to making notes on work projects afterwards (a common plight for journalists).