contend with
Example Sentences
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The 1994 case about the internment of Japanese American citizens is still relevant today as the Supreme Court has failed to fully contend with its legacy.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Raman quickly shot back, saying she hears criticism of Bass from residents across the city who have had to contend with diminished services and deteriorating streets and sidewalks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
There are three main reasons their doubters can point to: their poor underlying numbers last season, the 'second-season syndrome' for promoted sides and a European campaign to contend with.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“It’s a layer of complexity that enterprises have not had to contend with in the past. It is a math problem of access and authorization and agency,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The pain was enough for him to contend with.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
