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Contend

Definition

(formal) To argue or compete strongly for something, such as a prize, a position, or a point of view; to assert or maintain that something is true or valid.

Example Sentences

1The two candidates will contend for the leadership of the party in the upcoming election.
2Does the new evidence contend with the established theory of the case?
3The company will contend that the allegations of misconduct are entirely unfounded.
4To contend with the growing demand for sustainable products, manufacturers must adapt their supply chains.
5Historians contend that the impact of the war on the economy has been greatly exaggerated.

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