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Once the leader of and undisputed standard-bearer for the TV-to-digital shift, the streaming pioneer has had to publicly contend with various moments of weakness throughout this year.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Beyond staff shortages, teachers and pupils must also contend with crumbling school buildings, which a 2023 Senate report estimated would require billions of euros to renovate and adapt to a changing climate.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The data highlights the uneven nature of the region’s recovery as manufacturers contend with higher energy costs despite signs of improving demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Bass has to defend her record, of course, but also contend with the electorate’s insatiable need for change — even if they know very little about what that change may bring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Transformations were difficult, and she had to contend with the possibility that she might not have the strength to undo this one.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

As the city contends with a string of challenges—declining snowfall and plummeting real-estate sales among them—it is the runway reconstruction that has become one of the hottest-button topics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

It also contends that its messaging and image-sharing apps should not have to face additional requirements under the OSA, such as tackling paid-for fraud ads.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

He contends that when hotels circulate synthetic fragrances through scent dispersion machines, they may be spreading toxic chemicals, potentially causing respiratory problems, headaches, skin irritation and gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and cognitive problems among vulnerable guests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Retail investors, too, are poised to increase their buying of stocks and options after pulling in their horns during September, he contends.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

No responsible person contends that insect-borne disease should be ignored.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

In defending the rule allowing stock gifts, the Treasury Department contended that the policy would encourage many more donations, outweighing the additional risk and volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Defense attorneys argued she did so in the midst of severe postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors contended she acted with clear intent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Ms. also took flak from some of Steinem’s sister feminists, who contended that it cast women as victims.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Telematics had the potential to offer the lowest premiums for drivers with spotty driving records who improved their driving habits, but opponents contended it violated Proposition 103, the 1988 initiative that regulates auto rates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

“I’m right here,” contended Doc Daneeka, in a strange and troubled voice, darting an anxious look at Sergeant Knight.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

Wolfinger is also contending with sky-high diesel costs, with some equipment going through 400-gallon tanks a day.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Job seekers are now contending with increasingly personalized traps, said James Lee, president of the Identity Resource Theft Center.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026

Lupoi was the missing piece alongside Rivera and Chancellor Rich Lyons, forming a trio of Berkeley graduates who understand the importance of elevating the university’s profile with a contending football program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Kalshi has been the target of litigation challenging prediction markets, contending that they’re just gambling with investment-sounding terminology.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The contending elements—the fact of his death, his relevance to the case—confused Briony and she struggled with her memory.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan