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MLB officials contend that the current economic system is broken and that this Brewers-Rays showdown is a rare exception to long-established trends that favor wealthier organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Computer-science students, he said, no longer need to contend with long waiting lists to get into popular classes like they did several years ago.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

“Remember Odessa Permian? The Panthers and their legendary ‘Mojo Magic’ always contend for the title.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

Adidas’s strong quarter comes as the sports industry contends with high competition, soft demand and inflation pressures, which are all weighing on shoppers’ willingness to spend on discretionary goods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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

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

With no need to generate shareholder profits, fund marketing or pay high executive salaries, she contends the plan could better invest in fire prevention and make buildings and property more fire resilient.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 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

He would later settle a civil lawsuit brought by his former employer, which contended he played a role in Kao’s campaign finance and loan fraud schemes, for $425,000.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Over the summer, the restaurant industry also contended with a cyclospora outbreak that made more consumers squeamish about ordering things like salads.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Chief Executive Phil Daniele said the company contended with a difficult selling environment in the first half of the quarter, but that sales results strengthened in the back half.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 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

“You can’t stop publishing if someone sends you a telegram,” Goodale contended.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Supreme Court has repeatedly turned down appeals contending such executions amount to “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is barred under U.S. law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Yeti has been contending with competitive pressure in its drinkware business lately, with trendy brands like Owala and Stanley dragging on demand for its insulated water bottles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Builders indicated that they are contending with higher costs when it comes to new-home construction.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

It took them two hours to reach the monkey house, contending the whole way with ill- tempered commuters.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston