contended
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Taco Bell, the fourth-largest U.S. fast-food chain by sales, has contended with its own episodes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Bessent and Warsh are working as a team,” Yardeni contended in a new research note posted to his site, Yardeni Quick Takes.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Moreover, IBM’s software business drives demand for its consulting services and mainframes, creating a powerful growth cycle that Wall Street is overlooking, Essex contended.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The chain’s struggles around its brand and menu have added to broader challenges facing the casual-dining industry, which has contended with low- and middle-income consumers watching their wallets and seeking maximum value for their dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
“We have indulged freely in criticism of each other when alone, and hotly contended whenever we have differed,” Stanton later recalled.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
