contend with
phrasal verb
contended with; contending with; contends with
: to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant)
Customers should not have to contend with the problems caused by these delays.
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With Republicans in solid control of state government, though contending with intraparty battles marked by differences that seem as much personal as ideological, the Texas Legislature will return to work Tuesday facing an ambitious to-do list but having only a finite amount of money to spend.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Like other open-intake shelters that must take in every animal that comes through its doors, Maury County Animal Services Center contends with overcrowding and space issues.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Veteran kicker John Parker Romo appeared to be a perfect 4-of-4, while contending with similar winds.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Self also contended with balance issues at the time.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Like other open-intake shelters that must take in every animal that comes through its doors, Maury County Animal Services Center contends with overcrowding and space issues.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Veteran kicker John Parker Romo appeared to be a perfect 4-of-4, while contending with similar winds.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Self also contended with balance issues at the time.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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“Contend with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contend%20with. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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