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as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate
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as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything
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Recent Examples of contend
Beyond the trade secret misappropriation allegations, Flexport contends that all three defendants infringed its source code copyrights.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department contended the jurisdictions lacked legal standing and their claims weren’t ripe because the cities haven’t yet lost any funds.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
In his motion to dismiss, Pitino contends he cannot be held personally liable, asserting that the New Mexico Civil Rights Act provides a private right of action solely against public entities, not individuals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The high court acted overnight following an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union, contending that immigration authorities appeared to be moving to restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Apr. 2025
The Justice Department contended the jurisdictions lacked legal standing and their claims weren’t ripe because the cities haven’t yet lost any funds.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
In his motion to dismiss, Pitino contends he cannot be held personally liable, asserting that the New Mexico Civil Rights Act provides a private right of action solely against public entities, not individuals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The high court acted overnight following an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union, contending that immigration authorities appeared to be moving to restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend
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Then the Fire, in an independent Central Hockey League, competed at the Fort Worth Convention Center from 1992 to 1999.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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With their second-place finish, Coach Janelle McDonald’s team will compete for its first title since 2018, just a month after winning its first Big Ten title.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And some would argue that the lawsuits from NYT and others against OpenAI or other model companies represent a case of this.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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At the start of proceedings, prosecutors presented their case by arguing Yoon lacked the legal grounds to declare martial law and accused him of trying to paralyse state institutions such as parliament.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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All of which leaves Francis, the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics, insisting on a welcoming and internationalist worldview that has gone out of style.—
Jason Horowitz,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Sheinbaum remained vague on details, but insisted that her administration would seek to work with Trump.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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That model doesn't include reasoning capabilities, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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Officials reasoned that the property’s existing zoning, neighborhood commercial — allowing restaurants, banks, barber shops and similar businesses — better served the community.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit, which was filed in a Massachusetts federal court, alleges the government violated Harvard's First Amendment right to free speech by freezing the $2.2 billion in funds and threatening additional cuts.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Officials on the chat group faced bipartisan criticism including a lawsuit from nonpartisan watchdog group American Oversight, which alleged breaches of the Federal Records Act and the Administrative Procedure Act by conducting government business on a platform which erases communications.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Combs has pleaded not guilty to five federal counts and is scheduled to go on trial next month.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Militant violence has afflicted Kashmir, claimed in full but ruled in part by both Hindu-majority India and Islamic Pakistan, since the anti-Indian insurgency began in 1989.—
Fayaz Bukhari,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The disease was also spreading swiftly, infecting hundreds and claiming dozens of lives within a few weeks.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Thirteen judges already fired since Trump started his second term filed a class appeal earlier this month, asserting that they had been wrongfully terminated.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read has pleaded not guilty, denied killing O'Keefe and alleged she is being framed, attempting to sow reasonable doubt in prosecutors' claims and asserting that someone else killed O'Keefe and had ties to and influence over the investigation.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Contend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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