contend
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When depictions of manhood contend with the real-life environment outside the movie theater, they can help us put words to the immaterial feelings we don’t always have the time or energy to parse ourselves.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The combined company would have to contend with $79 billion in deal debt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Ocean carriers must also contend with rocket and drone attacks as well as navigation risks from poorly maintained shadow-fleet tankers that try to hide their locations and identities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
But outside of earnings season, investors must contend with worries about the Iran conflict, higher oil prices and the risk that renewed inflation pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Transformations were difficult, and she had to contend with the possibility that she might not have the strength to undo this one.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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