Sentence examples for original contention from inspiring English sources

Ms. McLaughlin's not terribly original contention in "Helen," which is directed by the playwright Tony Kushner, is that it's not easy having a face that launches ships.

But he did not back off his original contention that Mr. Cheney should be removed from the ticket, asserting that "hard decisions" had to be made at a time of war.

But a spokesman for the Phoenix police said the autopsy results, released by the Maricopa County medical examiner's office, support his department's original contention that the death was accidental and that the officers followed proper procedure.

So I feel at peace with my original contention that, in the long run, oil prices are cyclical, and that high prices invite the creation of new technologies, ensuring that the upswing of the cycle is eventually followed by the downward slope.

Sebastian Smee's collection of long essays about artistic friendships springs from his interesting – surely not entirely original – contention that when it comes to inspiration, finding oneself in competition with a brilliant rival may be every bit as important as being, say, in possession of a beautiful muse.

"This is welcome, not least because there is no evidence to support the chancellor's original contention that public sector pay somehow crowds out pay in the private sector.

But Floyd Abrams, the First Amendment lawyer who represented CBS in the case, said the settlement preserved the network's original contentions about the public nature of the speech.

Again, he provides no source for this claim (and fails to explain where his original contentions came from), so it's not easy to address.

There comes a point in any squabble when you stop rowing about the substance, and argue about the way you're arguing instead – a smirk, a smug tone of voice, or a refusal to let this or that lie displaces the original bone of contention.

It's also in contention for original screenplay, production design, costume design and make up and hair.

In addition to the three young stars still in contention, the original shortlist of 10 also included: Liam Broady (tennis), Sally Brown (athletics), Tom Daley (diving), Jack Laugher (diving), Pat McCormack (boxing), Laura Robson (tennis) and Anthony Watson (rugby union).