contended

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But Bojorquez contended that the jury was only required to judge Jones based on the information he had in the moment, and not with the benefit of hindsight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

They contended that Glass’s supposedly “altruistic” institution would devolve into a debt-making paper-money mill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Moreover, there’s evidence BDCs may be struggling to maintain dividend payouts, Capital Economics contended on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He contended that the evidence at trial was insufficient to sustain the conviction or to show that the proper venue for the trial was Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“You can’t stop publishing if someone sends you a telegram,” Goodale contended.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin