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单词 contentious issue
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Example sentences
contentious issue

She said: 'I'm aware this is a contentious issue'.
The Sun (2012)
On particularly contentious issues, a law firm will be called in.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The other contentious issue is the Government's plan to make it easier to build on the green belt.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Seelegal issue

Definition of 'contentious'
contentious

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adjective
A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments.
[formal]
contentiously graded adverb

COBUILD Collocations
contentious issue

anger issues
become an issue
burning issue
central issue
confront an issue
consider an issue
contentious issue
critical issue
crucial issue
difficult issue
divisive issue
election issue
ethical issue
examine an issue
explore an issue
handle an issue
highlight an issue
identify an issue
involve an issue
legal issue
main issue
major issue
moral issue
personal issue
political issue
practical issue
pressing issue
real issue
remain an issue
security issue
settle an issue
social issue
sort out an issue
specific issue
technical issue
trust issues
understand an issue
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