contend for
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He had been expected to contend for three medals in the team sprint, individual sprint and keirin.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The car lacked the pace to contend for points, but Ocon at least extracted more from the difficult weekend than Bearman.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals player Jordan Walker dramatically improved his performance in 2026, helping the team unexpectedly contend for playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
The broken ankle that robbed Denver quarterback Bo Nix of a chance to contend for a Super Bowl berth was inevitable due to a pre-existing condition, Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Should he let Boobie play— even if it meant the risk of further injury—because it was the only way he could still contend for a major-college scholarship?
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word