contentions

[US]/kənˈtɛnʃənz/
[UK]/kənˈtɛnʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. competitie of rivaliteit; geschillen of argumenten; standpunten of claims

Phrases & Collocations

contentions arise

contenties ontstaan

contentions exist

contenties bestaan

contentions persist

contenties blijven bestaan

contentions escalate

contenties escaleren

contentions grow

contenties groeien

contentions develop

contenties ontwikkelen

contentions surface

contenties komen aan het licht

contentions remain

contenties blijven

contentions resolved

contenties worden opgelost

Example Sentences

there were several contentions during the debate.

Er waren verschillende meningsverschillen tijdens het debat.

her contentions about the policy were well-received.

Haar meningen over het beleid werden goed ontvangen.

they resolved their contentions through discussion.

Ze losten hun meningsverschillen op door discussie.

the contentions between the two parties escalated.

De meningsverschillen tussen de twee partijen escaleerden.

his contentions were based on solid evidence.

Zijn meningen waren gebaseerd op solide bewijs.

there is a need to address the contentions in the report.

Er is behoefte om de meningsverschillen in het rapport aan te pakken.

the contentions surrounding the issue remain unresolved.

De meningsverschillen rond het probleem blijven onopgelost.

her contentions about climate change sparked a debate.

Haar meningen over klimaatverandering ontketenden een debat.

they presented their contentions clearly and logically.

Ze presenteerden hun meningen duidelijk en logisch.

the contentions in the article were controversial.

De meningen in het artikel waren controversieel.

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