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(The word contention means strife, strong debate, or argument, or an allegation.)

The contention revolved around the use permit for the proposed playground.

The candidates were locked in contention over whether or not to allow the large national chain store to do business in the community.

It was the plantiff's contention that the company fired her for no reason.

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