- present tense form of contend (3rd person singular).
contends
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Kay contends that the phone could have been tampered with because it continued to receive messages for more than two weeks after Skaggs’ death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Levanon contends rapid advances in AI will stunt demand, perhaps permanently, for the sort of white-collar administrative work that used to be the first rung on the ladder for college graduates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
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
The book also contends that Boyle developed a novel technique for winning support by turning readers into virtual witnesses: virtual witnessing is important, but Boyle was hardly a pioneer in this respect either.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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