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

Chief Executive Patrice Louvet said the company’s latest fiscal-year results were boosted by balanced contributions across its lifestyle categories, geographies and channels as it contended with a dynamic operating environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Far better, Huang contended, that “all the AI developers in the world are developing on the American tech stack.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

In his memoir Holmes contended that the news did shock him.

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