contend
Example Sentences
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Core was already contending with a crop of upstart private clubs crowding its turf as well as a nasty legal fight with its landlord.
Newsom was just one of dozens of American legislators and governors in attendance – including some Democrats, like the Californian, who may contend for their party's 2028 presidential nomination.
From BBC
And Brown says it’s only a matter of time — and money — before others join and start contending for medals.
From Los Angeles Times
But he didn’t have to contend with artificial intelligence.
From Barron's
This is just the opposite of what Wall Street’s bulls are contending in claiming that the transports’ relative strength is a bullish omen.
From MarketWatch
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