contends
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of contends
Example Sentences
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His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
That South Korea currently commands only 5 times forward earnings suggests the market is skeptical of the longevity of this supply-demand dynamic, Moe contends.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
He contends that it definitely will not be on the US market this year.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
So the decision to do nothing about the deflation was not a case of ignorance or vacillation, as Mr. Ahamed contends, but of alignment with long-established monetary norms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
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