Sentence examples for Contentious position from inspiring English sources

Of the two letters, Mr. Specter's stakes out the more contentious position.

The contentious position is set to be waved into the final EU negotiating position by consensus.

Among the various forms of academic misconduct, text recycling or 'self-plagiarism' holds a particularly contentious position as a new way to game the reward system of science.

Of course it is right that teachers and others should be forbidden in schools to promote any contentious position.

The Test and one-day squads will be announced on Friday and the most contentious position is Alastair Cook's partner to open the batting.

This was a contentious position to take, and Barr was asked to provide the memo offering the detailed legal rationale for allowing such detentions.

"That's one of the most contentious positions," Sheens said.

He has gained some notoriety at home and abroad, particularly for the contentious positions he has taken on Israel's Arab citizens.

He battled over the years with Jordanians, Israelis and his own Palestinians but was credited with having taken contentious positions that later proved farsighted.

The Securities and Exchange Commission named Lynn Turner today as its new chief accountant, one of the most powerful and contentious positions in the accounting industry.

Gareth Hock has been given the nod for one of the few contentious positions in England's team for the opening game of the World Cup against Papua New Guinea on Saturday after convincing the coach, Tony Smith, that his wild days are behind him.