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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
Adjective
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Trump’s narrow nationalism does not seem more peaceable than internationalism.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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If anything, the scale of the Second World War and the advent of the atom bomb made the quest for a peaceable international order more urgent than ever.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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But Man 'Forgot About It for Almost a Decade' The NPS further said that tarantulas are slow-moving and nonaggressive, adding their bite is likened to a bee sting and is not deadly to humans.—
David Chiu,
Peoplemag,
30 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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Dealing with rage wouldn’t seem the term most applicable to Estévez, who is as amiable and animated as anyone in the Royals’ clubhouse and radiates a room-energizing presence.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Mike Patrick, the amiable play-by-play man who called NFL games and ACC basketball contests during his 36 years at ESPN, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Carlos Montes, a longtime leader with Centro CSO, said the organization’s events, including protests, have always been peaceful and organized.—
Victoria Elena Valenzuela,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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An excellent way to unwind from daily stressors, stargazing can serve as a peaceful, mindfulness practice.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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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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Their awards show is today, Saturday, at 12 noon pacific time.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer — but ended with three guests dead.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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“Uncontentious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontentious. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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