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1.Contentious discussions are expected after the President recently imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the EU.

contentious 引起争论的

After a contentious meeting, make time to walk around the block or around the building.
在一次吵吵闹闹的会议之后，找时间去大楼或公司四处走走。

2.A woman left federal prison in Alabama after President Trump commuted her life sentence.

commute 减免（刑罚）

His punishment was commuted from death to life imprisonment by the judge.
他的死刑由法官减轻为无期徒刑。