contend
Example Sentences
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The author contends that these ships would contradict the Navy’s existing strategic doctrine, which emphasizes distributed firepower rather than concentration of force in massive individual platforms.
From Los Angeles Times
Critics have contended that drivers shouldn’t be punished for clerical errors of the DMV.
From Los Angeles Times
And what do you get for contending with all these issues?
From MarketWatch
Advocates contend that minimum-wage hikes increase incomes and reduce poverty, but that depends.
Lenders are also contending with new threats, including fintechs, cryptocurrencies and the growth of private markets.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
