contending

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“XPS 13 arrives at its most accessible price ever, contending with the MacBook Neo on price, and exceeding it on features,” Dell said in a blog.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Perhaps trying to head off White House criticism, the University of Michigan on Friday issued an unusual press release contending its survey closely tracked the views of political independents.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

James might make a great addition to a championship contending team like the Cleveland Cavaliers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

After a prolonged slowdown in demand for high-end goods, the luxury sector is now contending with the impact from the war in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Now she, who had been impatient once, and violent, who had cursed and shouted and contended like a man, moved into silence, contending only, and with the last measure of her strength, with God.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin