contended

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 18, 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

During his double tenure, he contended with the worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,800 cases so far this year, with outbreaks still ongoing across the country.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Grifters are nothing new — the nonprofit has long contended with fake accounts — but they’ve evolved with the technology.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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