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Sentence examples for contention on from inspiring English sources

The phrase 'contention on' is technically correct in written English, as it is a valid phrase
However, in most cases it does not make sense, or it is too vague to be of any use. For example, you could say "This article will review the current contention on the issue of climate change". In this sentence 'contention on' makes sense as it is clear what is being discussed.

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However, Watney is last on five over, while Mickelson and Snedeker are in contention on one under and two under respectively.

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Peter Siddle brought Nottinghamshire back into contention on day one of their Division One game with Yorkshire.

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"I just hope I can be in contention on Sunday".

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The New York Times - Sports

But I think I can be in contention on Sunday".

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The New York Times - Sports

If he putts well, he said the other day, he'll be in contention on Sunday.

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The New Yorker

That tilt appears not to have been a point of contention on his programming team.

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The New York Times

What would she do if Faldo found himself in contention on Sunday?

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The New York Times - Sports

The Sharks clinched a playoff berth on Wednesday, then eliminated the Canucks from contention on Thursday.

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The New York Times

Jets to win The Buccaneers were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday.

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The Guardian - Sport

But if Woods is in contention on Sunday, will anyone else beat him?

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The New York Times - Sports

The network blamed the erroneous contention on miscommunication and its attempts to protect its reporters overseas.

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