Contention Quotes
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If there was strife and contention in the home, very little else in life could compensate for it.
Lawana Blackwell
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[In response to Ingmar Bergman`s contention that Ultimo tango a Parigi (1972) (US title: "Last Tango in Paris") was really about homosexuals, and only in those terms did the film make sense and become interesting] I accept all interpretations of my films....
Bernardo Bertolucci
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While we have entertained the contention that a deed may make more propaganda than hundreds of speeches, thousands of articles, and tens of thousands of pamphlets, we have held that an arbitrary act of violence will not necessarily have such an effect.
Alice Schwarzer
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When Earnhardt`s not in contention for the championship, when he`s not in there for the chase, it`s just not the same race. He`s probably still hanging on because of his advertising and riding his daddy`s reputation. Maybe he`ll be up there with the leade...
Bob Smith
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There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.
Amber Sheldon
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The University of California system has a significant history of bringing great jobs and opportunities to their respective regions. At one point Tulare County was in contention for the UC. We feel that it is good for Merced and the Valley, but we want one...
Anne Kinney
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Nobody wants to see teams out of contention showcased in December and January. I`m sure this is something that will be discussed again this off-season.
Al Michaels
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My contention is that the film not judging anybody. It`s based on a book which has been out for more than two years.
Anurag Kashyap
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My contention is that the film is not judging anybody. It`s based on a book which has been out for more than two years.
Anurag Kashyap
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My contention is that that style is just as stylized as an ornate style.
Rick Moody
Source: brainyquote.com
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Last year in the spring it was an alternator belt that broke when we were leading that took us out of contention, and then in the fall last year we were leading at the end before fuel strategy cost us the win. But Richmond is a terrific racetrack.
Kurt Busch
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It`s not going to be a bone of contention on Tommy`s part, I wouldn`t think, until next year. As any coach would, he`ll say, `When I recruit a kid, they`re going to ask me if I`m going to be here four years.` Next year is when (those discussions) would pr...
Angie Murphy
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It is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. hares have no time to read.
Anita Brookner
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In real life, it is the hare who wins. Every time. Look around you. And in any case it is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. Hares have no time to read. They are too busy winning the game.
Anita Brookner
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I`ve been swinging good and hitting the ball really well this week and I`m delighted to be back in contention.
Ernie Els
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I don`t think nationalism is alone holding the field; it`s in contention with a lot of different things.
Peter Singer
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I didn`t have my best round today. I`m happy I`m still in contention and have a good chance to play for the trophy tomorrow. I hope the birdies I didn`t make today, they drop tomorrow. I feel good. It`s OK to be a couple of shots back.
Ashley Knoll
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Here I`m not worried about the cut, I just want to go out there and play good golf and try and get in contention.
Ben Curtis
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He`s got an unbelievable backhand. You can`t read it, ... You don`t know if he`s going up the line or he holds it to go cross-court. He`s very talented. He`s going to definitely be up there in contention for Grand Slam titles. It was such a tough match. I...
Robby Ginepri
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Chacon came in and he had been struggling in Colorado. He got a new chance, got to pitch for a team that`s in playoff contention, so it was a good change for him. Then he started throwing the ball great, had some success and felt better about himself. It ...
Mike Mussina
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At least it`s Atlanta, my hometown. I`m excited about that. I`ve always wanted to play for them. I hate leaving here. At least I`m going to Atlanta. They`re in first place and contention.
Anina Henderson
