contended; contending; contends
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: to strive in debate : argue
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: to struggle for : contest
She contended every point, objected to every request …—
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These people contend that they have earned the right to the land.
The team is expected to contend for the championship this year.
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House Republicans who have been pressed about their position have contended, despite a contrary view from experts, that the Trump cuts can be executed without taking services from Medicaid recipients.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The conservative wing contended that the Holy See’s sovereignty means that Vatican departments are the equivalent of the ministries of any other country—meaning there should be a degree of confidentiality in preparing their budgets.
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The lawmakers also inquire whether the deals comply with state bar ethics requirements, contending that the agreements may raise issues with state bar professional codes of conduct rules for lawyers.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The conservative wing contended that the Holy See’s sovereignty means that Vatican departments are the equivalent of the ministries of any other country—meaning there should be a degree of confidentiality in preparing their budgets.
—Gerald Posner, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The lawmakers also inquire whether the deals comply with state bar ethics requirements, contending that the agreements may raise issues with state bar professional codes of conduct rules for lawyers.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
While most accounts suggest White Parties were free of criminal activities, other plaintiffs contend their abuse happened at these elite gatherings.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Contend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contend. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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