contention
noun
a struggling together in opposition; strife.
contentions
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pluralof contention.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Evidence for many of these contentions is scant or absent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
American did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the union’s contentions.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
Amid these competing contentions, efforts are on to find a middle ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2025
The Ohio Supreme Court disagreed with both contentions.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2024
For all its enormous range of space, climate, and physical appearance, and for all the internal squabbles, contentions, and strivings, Texas has a tight cohesiveness perhaps stronger than any other section of America.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
