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Prosecutors contend that misrepresenting their identities while beginning the voting process was itself unlawful.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

Although dark energy remains a central component of the prevailing cosmological model, the researchers contend that the mathematics of general relativity may offer a different explanation for the same phenomenon.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

The case for boring men: Dating in the modern era is a minefield, requiring you to deftly navigate the apps, tune out bad TikTok advice, and contend with the threat of ghosting.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

MLB officials contend that the current economic system is broken and that this Brewers-Rays showdown is a rare exception to long-established trends that favor wealthier organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Everyone had a weird-but-mostly-harmless neighbor kid to contend with.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Levanon contends rapid advances in AI will stunt demand, perhaps permanently, for the sort of white-collar administrative work that used to be the first rung on the ladder for college graduates.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Mercedes-Benz cut full-year earnings expectations as it contends with a deteriorating market in China and higher costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

It also contends that its messaging and image-sharing apps should not have to face additional requirements under the OSA, such as tackling paid-for fraud ads.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Retail investors, too, are poised to increase their buying of stocks and options after pulling in their horns during September, he contends.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

On the other hand, Dr. Wayland Hayes of the United States Public Health Service contends that in every individual a point of equilibrium is reached, and that DDT in excess of this amount is excreted.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

He would later settle a civil lawsuit brought by his former employer, which contended he played a role in Kao’s campaign finance and loan fraud schemes, for $425,000.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

In defending the rule allowing stock gifts, the Treasury Department contended that the policy would encourage many more donations, outweighing the additional risk and volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Over the summer, the restaurant industry also contended with a cyclospora outbreak that made more consumers squeamish about ordering things like salads.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Ms. also took flak from some of Steinem’s sister feminists, who contended that it cast women as victims.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

He contended that if the leaders of the established civil rights organizations persisted, the social struggle would end in bloodshed because he was certain the white man would never concede full integration.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

Protester Sekar, 37, said her "heart is shattered" by the plight of compatriots battling months of wildfires and haze while also contending with the effects of a weakening currency and higher prices.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Such figures are particularly attractive in the north-east of Scotland, which is contending with the decline of an industry which has long been its economic lifeblood.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

At home, Chinese brands are rapidly taking market share in Europe, while European automakers are struggling to meet EU emission targets and contending with surging energy costs that are sending manufacturing costs higher.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Supreme Court has repeatedly turned down appeals contending such executions amount to “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is barred under U.S. law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

You won't just be contending with what's already in there.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray