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contend
verb
to
compete
seriously
with
others
to
win
something
•
Several
small
start-ups
contend
for
the
top
prize
at
the
innovation
fair
each
year
.
Several
small
start-ups
contend
for
the
top
prize
at
the
innovation
fair
each
year
.
•
The
two
runners
contended
fiercely
in
the
final
lap
of
the
race
.
The
two
runners
contended
fiercely
in
the
final
lap
of
the
race
.
verb
to
say
that
something
is
true
,
especially
in
an
argument
or
discussion
•
The
scientist
contended
that
the
data
had
been
misinterpreted
.
The
scientist
contended
that
the
data
had
been
misinterpreted
.
•
Some
economists
contend
that
higher
taxes
could
slow
growth
.
Some
economists
contend
that
higher
taxes
could
slow
growth
.
verb
to
have
to
deal
with
a
difficult
situation
or
problem
•
Residents
had
to
contend
with
heavy
snowfall
that
blocked
the
roads
.
Residents
had
to
contend
with
heavy
snowfall
that
blocked
the
roads
.
•
New
parents
often
contend
with
sleepless
nights
and
constant
feedings
.
New
parents
often
contend
with
sleepless
nights
and
constant
feedings
.