| Despite the contentiousness of a mandatory fee for a universal transit pass, it did pass by a small majority. |
| By contrast, veto messages by their very nature involve disagreement and may, in some instances at least, slip over into contentiousness. |
| Given the fiery contentiousness that defines our current academic milieu, we would do well to emulate the tough-minded but collegial exchange between Howe and Ellison. |
| Since then, interest in the question has continued with an undiminished level of unsettled contentiousness. |
| The contentiousness came to a head just before the primary, when the two candidates met in the street and engaged in a half-hour verbal slugfest. |
| Rather, his competence would be questioned for allowing so much contentiousness to exist on his patch. |
