(~s)
1.
Someone’s ~ is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.
This evidence supports their ~ that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
= claim
N-COUNT: usu poss N
2.
If something is a cause of ~, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.
A particular source of ~ is plans to privatise state-run companies.
N-UNCOUNT: usu n of N
see also bone of ~
3.
If you are in ~ in a contest, you have a chance of winning it.
He was in ~ for a place in the European championship squad.
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