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Over the last three years, corporate tech leaders have contended with a host of barriers to executing on their AI transformation ambitions, but the latest challenge might prove to be the most difficult yet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Chávez contended that families required stability before their children could take advantage of school, and a union was the first step, according to Chatfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
They also contended that the unit had little authority about which applicants advanced in the recruitment process — decisions, they said, that had to go through several layers of review.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
He contended that these banks were “basically getting a little bit of the gross spread revenue … in return for an understanding that their analyst would cover the company typically with a buy recommendation.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Often at funeral games after the death of kings when you yourself contended, you’ve seen athletes cinch their belts when trophies went on view.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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