Sentence examples for contention to be from inspiring English sources

They called for the issues in contention to be put to a full Senate vote.

They called for the issues in contention to be brought to the full Senate floor for a vote.

Two teams, LG Chem/CPI and A123/Continental, have been in contention to be the car's lithium-ion battery supplier.

"I didn't really know I was in heavy contention to be named to the team," Abdur-Rahim said.

For the sleeve Sir Peter dressed the figures as characters associated with a number of phrases which had been in contention to be used for the album title.

Now Sbihi is in contention to be selected on the bow side in British Rowing's top boat, which will again be coached by the legendary Jürgen Grobler.

Mickelson's chance at contention likely to be determined in the next hour.

The point of contention continues to be the marriage equality plebiscite.

These points of contention seem to be at the heart of debates around this year's presidential election.

This very significant contention needs to be explained.

The main contention seemed to be whether future exposure estimates can be constructed.