Sentence examples similar to contentious allegation from inspiring English sources

Besides being the city's costliest political race -- the two sides raised a total of about $5 million -- it was also one of the most contentious, including allegations of dirty tricks and the occasional shoving match at campaign gatherings featuring supporters from the two camps.

The agreement follows months of contentious negotiations and allegations of slowdowns by workers and shift cuts by employers.

The contentious campaign sparked allegations of voter fraud, including that more than 300 Beverly Hills voters were registered illegally to post office boxes rather than their home addresses.

During cross-examination, a defense lawyer asked him, in a contentious exchange, why his allegations of torture never arose in his trial or during the 10 years he served in prison after his conviction.

Last week, Covington abruptly resigned from his Kansas City post in a contentious episode that included allegations of malfeasance against then-school board president Airick West.

One of the most contentious concerned his front-page allegation in 2002 that five men had conspired to kidnap Victoria Beckham.

This year, the event has become even more contentious, with leaders Tamika Mallory, Carmen Perez and Linda Sarsour confronting allegations of anti-Semitism because of their association with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.

The allegations involve the contentious June 26 election in which three Orange Unified School District board members will face a recall vote.

The event was the third swearing-in ceremony for the nominee after a historically contentious confirmation battle following several allegations against the judge.

Howard Stevens QC, on behalf of Tui, told the hearing that the allegations fell into a "contentious area" and were disputed.

In Pakistan, blasphemy is so contentious that the mere mention of unfounded allegations can ignite mass uproar.