contend
Example Sentences
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A lower GDP target for 2026 reflects a level of tolerance for weaker growth as China’s economy contends with muted household spending, dampened investment and a real-estate market in the doldrums.
The nation of around 90 million has contended with a deep economic crisis after years of crippling U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program.
The companies must also contend with long lead times for chip-making equipment and a lack of engineers to install and qualify tools.
From MarketWatch
As the freight industry contends with overcapacity and pressure on profitability, the company has been working to right-size its cost base and streamline its organizational and sales structure as it seeks to accelerate growth.
It contends the devices bypass a 2016 state law that spells out how law enforcement agencies can use automated license plate readers, which are often referred to as ALPRs.
From Los Angeles Times
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