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Research published and presented External link by Brookings experts Tuesday contended that this approach wasn’t successful.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But his opposition, he contended, made the final versions of the legislation better.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

That would be a move in the wrong direction for the Fed, which has contended with PCE readings above its 2% target for more than five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Far better, Huang contended, that “all the AI developers in the world are developing on the American tech stack.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

But all the other accused contended that the document, while drawn up by the High Command, had not been approved by the ANC executive or even seen by Chief Luthuli.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela