Sentence examples for contention has been from inspiring English sources

That contention has been proved wrong time and again.

The main point of contention has been what happened after the shooting.

Nonetheless, Ms. Rose's contention has been a dominant topic of conversation in Staten Island political circles.

Another point of contention has been the future of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American combat troops in 2014.

But the main figure of contention has been Hans von Spakovsky, a Republican nominee, not Mr Mason.

Although that contention has been disputed, a new study concludes that smoking and impotence do appear to be correlated.

They were never in contention having been 5-0 down after four ends.

All that was left for Laird was to par the final two holes, something no one in contention had been able to do.

Midfielder Abou Diaby could be back in contention having been rested last night as his rehabilitation from a long-term thigh injury continues.

Laverty's charge back into contention had been particularly impressive after his entanglement in a multi-bike accident on the opening lap – triggered by – dropped him to ninth.

A major point of contention had been a bill that would prohibit any requirement that employees in private sector workplaces pay union dues or fees, but Republicans withdrew the measure last month.