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Discover LudwigThe phrase "contention being" is correct and can be used in written English
It is typically used to introduce an explanation following a statement. For example: "The notion of a universal basic income has become increasingly popular, contention being that it will reduce poverty."
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The recipe for a classic gazpacho is fairly flexible, the main bone of contention being the inclusion of bread.
The detractors of those who practiced this form of political killing called the culprits "hashshashin, or hopheads, their contention being that the murderers' courage was nourished by hashish.
The relations between father and son deteriorated rapidly, the chief bone of contention being the King's refusal to make Frederick an adequate allowance.
Where else but London would you find a restaurant where you are served in total darkness by blind waiters, the contention being that you will somehow taste your food better?
1.51pm BST Second half is go: THere's been a lot of talk about the penalty, with the main bone of contention being over whether or not Ashley Young dive and whether or not the contact was outside the box.
However, this solution is fraught with controversy, the two main bones of contention being the justification of the coarse-graining and the assumption that the system is mixing.
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My contention is yes".
Title contention is another matter.
His contention is not far-fetched.
One possible point of contention is price.
One matter of contention is sub-contracting.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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