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

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

From MarketWatch • May 16, 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

It would be better for me to stand on a hilltop while lightning bolts contended in the sky.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein