contending

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Shouldn’t Anne Hathaway’s titular Mother Mary be jet-setting on a world tour, or contending with her problems somewhere that feels a bit more apt for someone who’s supposed to be one of music’s biggest stars?

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The Powell Fed characterized the 2021 and 222 inflation surge as “transitory,” contending the accelerating price growth trends were a short-term effect and would ease as supply chains normalized.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Perhaps trying to head off White House criticism, the University of Michigan on Friday issued an unusual press release contending its survey closely tracked the views of political independents.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

James might make a great addition to a championship contending team like the Cleveland Cavaliers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

“No, Pip,” Joe assented, as if he had been contending for that, all along; “and what I say to you is, you are right, Pip.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens