contended

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Chief Executive Patrice Louvet said the company’s latest fiscal-year results were boosted by balanced contributions across its lifestyle categories, geographies and channels as it contended with a dynamic operating environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Households would not be going out to dinner regularly if they were in serious financial trouble,” Stanley contended.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Lawyers for the group contended that the city was obfuscating to cover up its inadequate efforts to comply with its settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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