contentious debate

Frequency: 6.26.1 per million words

a debate that is likely to cause disagreement

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Examples (10)

  • The new tax law sparked a contentious debate in parliament.
  • The issue of euthanasia has always been the subject of a contentious debate.
  • The council's decision to rezone the park led to a contentious debate that lasted for months.
  • Proposed changes to the curriculum will likely lead to a contentious debate among educators.
  • The philosopher's new theory initiated a contentious debate within the academic community.
  • Even deciding on a vacation spot can turn into a contentious debate in my family.
  • There has been a long and contentious debate over the use of genetically modified organisms.
  • Despite the contentious debate surrounding its funding, the art project was eventually approved.
  • The documentary ignited a contentious debate on social media about ethical journalism.
  • The manager tried to avoid a contentious debate by presenting the facts clearly during the meeting.