contend

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His lawyers contend they seek to correct a 160-year misunderstanding about the Constitution’s promise that “all persons born” in this country are deemed to be citizens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But there were also more serious moments to contend with across his two decades at Radio 1.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Neither are the industry’s current problems just a case of a few bad loans, as its boosters contend.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

If a swimmer can contend with the pain, and the cold, and the water—and being under 100 feet of it, as Ms. Andrade sometimes finds herself—she can keep her cool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Addie: Yes, I contend that every act of conscience makes a difference.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe