A big bone of contention between comic fans and fans of the old DCEU was the darkness those movies brought to the screen and the way Batman in particular was portrayed.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/batman-no-kill-rule-dc-comics-origin/

A bone of contention arose among top judges during proceedings on Wednesday, with Justice Mandokhail questioning the “order of the court” in the suo motu proceedings relating to the March 1 judgement on elections.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/03/30/judge-recusal-leads-to-dissolution-of-bench-hearing-election-delay-plea/

According to the Metro, Rashford participated in the team training Wednesday and he could be in contention to feature against the Spanish club on Thursday.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/rashford-returns-to-manchester-united-training-ahead-sevilla-clash/

After being eliminated from playoff contention with a loss against Cleveland, the Commanders gave fifth-round draft pick Sam Howell the nod in Week 18.

Source: https://www.wgmd.com/taylor-heinicke-wants-to-start-but-admits-nfl-backup-qb-is-probably-one-of-the-best-jobs-in-america/

After finishing the regular-season in 10th-place in the Eastern Conference with an 40-42 record, they were only in contention for the eighth seed.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/12/demar-derozans-daughter-bulls-nba-play-in-tournament/

After Spieth had spooned his tee drive out of bands, the onus was on Thomas to stay in contention with his opponents.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/24194549/ryder-cup-2023-live-score-usa-europe-updates/

A lack of communication was a large part of the contention between the two, not necessarily the player’s situation.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/lane-kiffin-lawsuit-desanto-rollins-new-evidence-mental-health/

A less-heralded entry is another adaptation — Prime Video’s gender-swapped “Dead Ringers,” which could be carried into contention by Rachel Weisz’s dazzling lead performances as twin gynecologists in whom madness is gestating.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-05-30/the-2023-emmys-buzzmeter

All are expected to return in weeks rather than months, and long-term injured Adam Hastings, Darcy Graham and Rory Darge will also come into contention.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/4235980/six-nations-focus-switches-to-scotlands-world-cup-after-a-rollercoaster-six-nations/

Also in contention for an award are Aisling Franciosi, Sarah Greene, Genevieve O’Reilly, Kerry Condon, Pierce Brosnan, Dervla Kirwan, Jason O’Mara, and Liam Neeson.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/05/05/aj-buckley-says-its-good-to-be-home-as-he-returns-to-ireland-for-film-awards/

Analysts say the issue of Kashmir – which remains the most potent point of contention between India and Pakistan – was close to being solved during the Musharraf era.

Source: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/pakistans-musharraf-military-ruler-who-allied-with-the-u-s-and-promoted-moderate-islam

And Ricciardo is one of the drivers in contention to step up if the Mexican's seat becomes available.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1814241/f1-live-max-verstappen-martin-brundle-red-bull

An even record at the bye, by the way, puts Denver right in the mix for playoff contention in the second half of the season.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/23/broncos-mailbag-isnt-all-of-denvers-spending-a-waste-if-they-dont-get-off-to-a-hot-start/

Another point of contention has been the number of missing.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/18/world/americas/hurricane-otis-mexico-acapulco.html

Another set of measures for the A56 Chester Road between the M60 motorway and Talbot Road, where the cones are a source of contention, is in its design stage.

Source: https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/23381747.work-starts-remove-cycle-lane-cones-a56-bridgewater-way/?ref=rss

“A risk still exists that the investor may pull out should the issues under contention not be resolved timeously.”

Source: https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/671751/mangos-future-is-hanging-by-a-thread/

As he labored to the finish line, well out of contention, Ser-Od came to an important realization: Marathons are long and difficult.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/sports/ser-od-bat-ochir-mongolia-marathon.html

A source of contention among viewers appears to be the film's tone.

Source: https://screenrant.com/antman-wasp-quantumania-early-reactions-reveals/

As such, we are of the considered view that the contention that the decision-making process suffers from non-consideration of relevant factors and eschewing of the irrelevant factors, is without substance,” said the top court.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/doesnt-suffer-any-flaws-sc-affirms-2016-demo-decision-in-4-1-decision-2nd-lead/

Australia's Steph Kyriacou has credited a rare change of putter after charging into contention for a maiden LPGA Tour title but she faces a big task to overhaul Swedish leader Linn Grant at the Dana Open in Ohio.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/golf/kyriacou-surges-to-second-at-lpga-tour-event-in-ohio-c-11291969