contend with

Example Sentences

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As if the task was not challenging enough, authorities must now contend with mounting concerns over the outbreak of Ebola, centred on the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Pidgeon: That was always something to contend with or accept, really, at a certain point.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In the early 2000s, Shamieh helped reinsurer Munich Re contend with a crippling ratings downgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Consumers can expect to contend with higher pricing and limited supplies until late May.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Then there were four faucets to contend with.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith