remain contentious

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Used when a topic continues to be a cause of disagreement over time.

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Examples (10)

  • The issue of immigration remains contentious in many countries.
  • The exact cause of the ancient civilization's collapse remains contentious among archaeologists.
  • For decades, the decision to build the dam remained contentious, dividing the local community.
  • This topic will likely remain contentious for the foreseeable future.
  • Despite numerous discussions, the new tax policy remains contentious with both political parties.
  • The question of whether to clone humans remains highly contentious on ethical grounds.
  • Even after the final verdict, the legal interpretation of the evidence remained contentious.
  • Funding for public transportation continues to be a battle, and the budget allocation will remain contentious throughout the negotiations.
  • The historical accuracy of the film remains contentious among historians.
  • In our company, the policy on remote work remains contentious, with no consensus in sight.