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Word of the Day: Contentious

Brian Tolentino

January 7, 2024

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Contentious is an adjective that means

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

A heated argument between two people is often said to be contentious

The solution to homelessness in California is often contentious because people disagree how much money should be spent, and what the money should be spent on.

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