contend for
Example Sentences
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The car lacked the pace to contend for points, but Ocon at least extracted more from the difficult weekend than Bearman.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals player Jordan Walker dramatically improved his performance in 2026, helping the team unexpectedly contend for playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
She has done so despite having to contend for minutes with Ballon d'Or winners and global superstars, and now looks set for global recognition at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
The Braves are off to a good start in 2026 as they lead the National League East with an 18-8 record and are a good bet to contend for the league pennant.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Should he let Boobie play— even if it meant the risk of further injury—because it was the only way he could still contend for a major-college scholarship?
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
