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contends

[kuhn-tendz] / kənˈtɛndz /




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However, Sachdeva contends, the world is changing and most of the oil produced in the Middle East is sold to Asia, not America, which is now a net exporter itself.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

A documentary follows big-wave rider Joana Andrade as she contends with her terror of drowning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As April 12 elections near, Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party contends with glum voters and economic woes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Shell contends that Cipriani demanded compensation for his unsolicited efforts, then sought to “weaponize that fiction,” followed by a threat of public exposure to extract an alleged payday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“You don’t know what Aunt Goldie contends with all by herself, and it’s none of your business to judge. Peach will grow up and he will grow out of this phase...”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles