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contends

[kuhn-tendz] / kənˈtɛndz /




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He contends that it definitely will not be on the US market this year.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That South Korea currently commands only 5 times forward earnings suggests the market is skeptical of the longevity of this supply-demand dynamic, Moe contends.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The bullish guidance comes as Victoria’s Secret contends with pressure from billionaire investor Brett Blundy, who launched a proxy fight last month after the retailer denied him a board seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The Internet is replete with novelty and variability,” he contends.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel



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