contend with
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For several years now, Italy has also had to contend with the growing strength of the Spanish truffle industry, where farmers have planted vast truffle orchards and slashed costs.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Treasurys have more to contend with from this week’s economic releases than from the election itself,” said Nuveen’s head of macro credit Laura Cooper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
As both parties look ahead to the 2028 presidential election, they’ll have to contend with the fact that the Latino vote is a swing vote.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
The case for boring men: Dating in the modern era is a minefield, requiring you to deftly navigate the apps, tune out bad TikTok advice, and contend with the threat of ghosting.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Weeds were not the only things Frank had to contend with either.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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