Meaning of the word tendentious in English

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tendentious

US /tenˈden.ʃəs/
UK /tenˈden.ʃəs/
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Adjective

1.

expressing or favoring a particular cause, often controversially

Example:
The article was criticized for its tendentious reporting.
His arguments were clearly tendentious, aiming to sway public opinion.
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