contended

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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

There’s no other way to get ahead of the problem than to act now, Bamra contended.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Chief Executive Patrice Louvet said the company’s latest fiscal-year results were boosted by balanced contributions across its lifestyle categories, geographies and channels as it contended with a dynamic operating environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He contended that if the leaders of the established civil rights organizations persisted, the social struggle would end in bloodshed because he was certain the white man would never concede full integration.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey