contended

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During his double tenure, he contended with the worst measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,800 cases so far this year, with outbreaks still ongoing across the country.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

But Bojorquez contended that the jury was only required to judge Jones based on the information he had in the moment, and not with the benefit of hindsight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"The current struggle between the two billionaires is shaped by their egos and belief that the winner will control a new technology," contended Darryl Cunningham, author of a book about Musk.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

They contended that Glass’s supposedly “altruistic” institution would devolve into a debt-making paper-money mill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

O’Brien contended it was Thornton’s privilege to knock the runners loose, leaving Buck to “break it out” from a dead standstill.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London