contended

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Research published and presented External link by Brookings experts Tuesday contended that this approach wasn’t successful.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They contended that the effort was a fraud upon the court, a collusive arrangement abusing the judicial system.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

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

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Households would not be going out to dinner regularly if they were in serious financial trouble,” Stanley contended.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

He described himself as the Devil and contended that his physical shape had begun to alter.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson