41. But after rancorous debate, the groups voted to keep the gathering in Seattle. 42. The postponement represents an embarrassing setback in a negotiation that has become increasingly rancorous . 43. The House and Senate approved different gun control bills after rancorous debates last year. 44. Assad had calculating, and often rancorous , relations with his fellow Arab leaders. 45. He was confirmed after a rancorous Senate fight. 46. In the rancorous atmosphere, even the depth of the snow was in dispute. 47. Relations between Venter and some of the scientists in the public project were rancorous . 48. So once again, women must make a major decision amid rancorous medical disagreement. 49. And then there are the often rancorous differences. 50. It's one of the most rancorous issues dividing Israel and the Palestinians.