Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with contentious in American Collocation
very
extremely
highly
very
The proposed merger is likely to become a highly contentious issue.
in a particular way
politically
The debate has been academically intense and politically contentious.
area
aspect
debate
decision
issue
matter
point
proposal
question
subject
topic
The book bravely tackles some contentious issues.
be
become
prove
remain
There are growing signs that the issue may prove contentious at October’s party conference.