contended

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If healthcare utilization trends continue to moderate, UnitedHealth—which serves as a bellwether for the industry—should lead a broader rally in shares of managed-care organizations, BofA contended.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But his opposition, he contended, made the final versions of the legislation better.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

That would be a move in the wrong direction for the Fed, which has contended with PCE readings above its 2% target for more than five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Far better, Huang contended, that “all the AI developers in the world are developing on the American tech stack.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Ruby contended that it was always worth it, even if it came with danger and ended in doom.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor