contended
Example Sentences
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Investment firm executives had long contended that they were largely exempt from that tax.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Chief Executive Phil Daniele said the company contended with a difficult selling environment in the first half of the quarter, but that sales results strengthened in the back half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Telematics had the potential to offer the lowest premiums for drivers with spotty driving records who improved their driving habits, but opponents contended it violated Proposition 103, the 1988 initiative that regulates auto rates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
They also contended it included the nation’s strictest data privacy protections and noted how participation would be voluntary, similar to how it is offered in other states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Ruby contended that it was always worth it, even if it came with danger and ended in doom.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
