contending
Example Sentences
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The ad-tech company is contending with frustrated agency partners, an exodus of top executives, continued competitive pressure from Google and a fierce new rival in Amazon.com.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The white-robed pilgrims have been contending with searing desert heat as they perform the days-long, mostly outdoor rituals, with temperatures reaching 44C in Mecca and Mina on Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 27, 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
Markets are contending with familiar issues to start the week as both sides rejected a peace proposal and oil prices surged above $100 again.
From Barron's • May 11, 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
