contending

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Since then, the population has been slowly and steadily increasing in the Golden State, much to the delight of conservationists and frustration of ranchers who are now contending with the return of their historical nemesis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Markets are contending with familiar issues to start the week as both sides rejected a peace proposal and oil prices surged above $100 again.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Here’s a roundup of the shows contending for best musical and best play, as covered by Charles Isherwood, The Wall Street Journal’s theater critic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Founded in the Bay Area in 1965, the organization hosts drag pageants to raise funds for the LGBTQ+ community, namely to help those contending with HIV/AIDS and homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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