- present participle of contend.
contending
Example Sentences
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“For mayors, it’s always been more about contending with, rather than controlling the NYPD,” said Bagga.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Even the film’s potentially provocative examination of open marriages falls by the wayside, replaced by an increasingly strained subplot involving Haru contending with Mila’s unexpected arrival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Builders indicated that they are contending with higher costs when it comes to new-home construction.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Bringing together groups with contending understandings of the Ethiopian state, for the first time ever, itself has been a successful exercise," said Alamrew Yirdaw, a participant from the Amhara region.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
The sculptor watched the athletes contending in the games and he felt that nothing he could imagine would be as beautiful as those strong young bodies.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
