contending

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The ad-tech company is contending with frustrated agency partners, an exodus of top executives, continued competitive pressure from Google and a fierce new rival in Amazon.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The white-robed pilgrims have been contending with searing desert heat as they perform the days-long, mostly outdoor rituals, with temperatures reaching 44C in Mecca and Mina on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Perhaps trying to head off White House criticism, the University of Michigan on Friday issued an unusual press release contending its survey closely tracked the views of political independents.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

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

The contending elements—the fact of his death, his relevance to the case—confused Briony and she struggled with her memory.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan