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contention
noun
The act of competing as for profit or a prize
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noun
The act of competing as for profit or a prize
“The teams were in fierce contention for first place”
noun
A point asserted as part of an argument
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A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
“They were involved in a violent argument”
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The teams were in fierce contention for first place
They were involved in a violent argument
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