contends
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In “The Permanent Problem,” Brink Lindsey contends that capitalism has “delivered” in providing mass abundance, but now that “the task is to convert material plenty into widespread spiritual riches, it is floundering.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
For yourself as much as any external audience, he contends, it is important to identify strengths that aren’t tied to certain jobs or industries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Astrology contends that which constellation the planets are in at the moment of your birth profoundly influences your future.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
