contending
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Military on the Lincoln are reportedly contending with food shortages, broken plumbing and exhaustion, according to two US publications that cover the military - the Military Times and Stars & Stripes.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
If it comes to that, Lauer’s done plenty in 11 appearances with the Dodgers to prove he can be an asset to a contending team looking to reinforce its pitching staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
For Chinese manufacturers contending with weak demand at home and higher trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe, that market offers an attractive source of growth.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
What to watch out for: While Morocco's run to the last four in Qatar was a surprise, this side contending in the United States are much more than plucky underdogs.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
During the old man’s forties a number of contending diseases dropped by Amarante’s body for a shot at the title.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
