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Recent Examples of uncontentious
On their face, diversity, equity and inclusion may seem uncontentious.
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David A. Lieb, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2023
The event was uncontentious.
—Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2023
This is not an uncontentious statement.
—Camille Bromley, The Atlantic, 18 July 2022
That they were won at all keeps the Horned Frogs and Wolverines in the thick of the playoff picture and continues what had been a very uncontentious and controversy-free postseason race.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2022
The privilege claims rarely came into play during the uncontentious interviews, and the Pence aides only declined to answer a few questions, according to sources.
—Gloria Borger, CNN, 3 Feb. 2022
The first, largely uncontentious map, was presented by the nonpartisan redistricting commission.
—Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021
At her mostly uncontentious Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Jackson defended her independence in response to questions from Republicans about her rulings against the Trump administration.
—Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2021
Worse, any hope that the pandemic would be politically uncontentious has evaporated.
—The Economist, 3 June 2020
David A. Lieb, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2023
The event was uncontentious.
—Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2023
This is not an uncontentious statement.
—Camille Bromley, The Atlantic, 18 July 2022
That they were won at all keeps the Horned Frogs and Wolverines in the thick of the playoff picture and continues what had been a very uncontentious and controversy-free postseason race.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2022
The privilege claims rarely came into play during the uncontentious interviews, and the Pence aides only declined to answer a few questions, according to sources.
—Gloria Borger, CNN, 3 Feb. 2022
The first, largely uncontentious map, was presented by the nonpartisan redistricting commission.
—Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021
At her mostly uncontentious Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Jackson defended her independence in response to questions from Republicans about her rulings against the Trump administration.
—Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2021
Worse, any hope that the pandemic would be politically uncontentious has evaporated.
—The Economist, 3 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontentious
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Military comedies have a long and relatively peaceable history on screens small and large — Fred Astaire, Bob Hope, Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis and Bill Murray all made them.Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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In the past, feeding them was a way to keep the relations peaceable.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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For one, China has long stood out for its nonaggressive nuclear doctrine.Caitlin Talmadge, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
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Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened.Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
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Well, not actually tussling in a War of the Roses way; more an amiable tug-of-war on the village green before bonding over a few local ales.Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
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Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Here a civilian leader is shown in an unwarlike pose, seated, with a thoughtful and resolute expression—an icon of responsibility.Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
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Hobbits are small and unwarlike, with no interest in glory.Tom Shippey, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2017
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dunn said he was disappointed that the Senate was unable to reach the two-thirds threshold needed to convict Trump after he was impeached by the House for his role in the Jan. 6 riots and his attempt to delay the peaceful transfer of power.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
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The peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of our democracy — especially when elections do not turn in our favor.Shania Russell, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Xi must know that old societies tend to be pacific and that China is getting old fast.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Choose between two rich colors: pacific blue or yarrow gold.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024
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Bernese mountain dogs are known for their calm, affectionate, and good-natured temperament.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Power Broker While the perennially good-natured (or, at least, politically savvy) Jennings has kind things to say about Richards’ work as a producer during that first post-Trebek season, the Jeopardy! family in general is reluctant to discuss Richards’ stint.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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