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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
The California Justice Department contends RealPage artificially inflated prices to keep them above a certain minimum level, said department spokesperson Elissa Perez.
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Calmatters, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
Some of Kennedy’s other controversial claims include blaming antidepressant use for school shootings and contending that fluoride should be removed from drinking water.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Smollett's legal team contended in their appeal that the involvement of a special prosecutor was improper after the Cook County State's Attorney had initially dismissed the charges.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Trump supporters will contend that his cultural conservatism and promise of a better economy helped turn the tide.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Calmatters, Orange County Register, 4 Dec. 2024
Some of Kennedy’s other controversial claims include blaming antidepressant use for school shootings and contending that fluoride should be removed from drinking water.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
Smollett's legal team contended in their appeal that the involvement of a special prosecutor was improper after the Cook County State's Attorney had initially dismissed the charges.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Trump supporters will contend that his cultural conservatism and promise of a better economy helped turn the tide.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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This put pressure on the industry to develop technological solutions as companies competed to develop better products.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead to 2025, Muniz will compete full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 33 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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What is Thomas Dickey arguing in Luigi Mangione's defense?Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Vance highlighted a passage from Bragg's 81-page legal brief, made public Tuesday, in which his team argued that no legal reasoning prevented Trump's sentencing from taking place before his inauguration.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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First-year coach Dave Canales, who has insisted on evaluating the quarterback position on a week-to-week basis, said Young would start next week’s home finale against the Arizona Cardinals.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While Fed officials formally insist markets don't sway their decisions, economists say the central bank doesn't like to rattle them.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The court reasoned, based on Lemon, that the nativity scene sent a message that the government was endorsing Christianity.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The original models of AI from as early as the 1980s all put an agent at its core: a learning agent, a reasoning agent, a search agent.Korok Ray, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Under a settlement agreement, a farming couple has ended a lawsuit that alleged town officials cited them for code violations in retaliation for their outspoken criticisms on land-usage restrictions.Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit was first raised five years ago, after the workers alleged that Walt Disney Co. ignored the city of Anaheim's minimum wage law.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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In pleading his case to someone that appeared to be leaving the game, Andy ended up leaving instead.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump has denied the affair and pleaded not guilty to all charges.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Dozens of accusers, including some minors, have come forward claiming they were drugged and assaulted.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bomb, which was concealed in a scooter when it was detonated, also claimed the life of Kirillov's assistant.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The State Department has carved out loopholes for Israel that give the close American ally a pass on U.S. law restricting aid to foreign militaries over human rights abuses, a lawsuit from a group of Palestinians in Gaza and American relatives asserted Tuesday.Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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How Is TikTok Responding? In its filing, the company asserted that the government's claims lack evidence of any immediate threat.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Contend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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