The phrase "a number of contentious" is not complete and lacks context, but it is grammatically correct and can be used in written English when discussing multiple contentious issues or topics.
You can use it when referring to several subjects that are likely to cause disagreement or controversy.
Example: "The committee addressed a number of contentious issues during the meeting, including budget cuts and policy changes."
Alternatives: "several controversial" or "multiple disputed".
In addition to the increases in financing, the measure includes a number of contentious policy pronouncements.
Viewed more broadly, Mr. Bush's approach to vouchers is similar to his handling of a number of contentious conservative policies.
But Stott was the primary source of disarray, blowing his whistle on a number of contentious incidents throughout.
But there is still substantial disagreement over a number of contentious issues, including the proposal for a government-run insurance plan, or public option.
The penalty try was one of a number of contentious calls at the end of a finals series that started with a seven-tackle try eliminating North Queensland.
A number of contentious issues, such as giving greater decision-making powers to the professional game within the FA, were not raised at yesterday's board meeting.
But last year it approved a farm bill worth nearly $300 billion that left a number of other contentious cotton programs intact.
Some countries also expressed anger that a number of highly contentious issues, including America's cotton subsidies, had not been brought to the table in Geneva.
Controversy looks set to reign at this year's Raindance film festival after organisers announced they will screen a number of highly contentious films over the event's 11-day run, which begins later this month.
But he quickly emerged as the unexpected frontrunner in the race, winning over Labour supporters across the country with his clear and unwavering policies on immigration, austerity, nuclear weapons and a number of other contentious issues.
The former All Black played a key role in the tricolours 13th premiership, his team twice coming from behind to secure a 26-18 win at ANZ Stadium in a decider that featured a rare penalty try to the Manly centre Jamie Lyon and a number of other contentious calls.
