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contends

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[kuhn-tendz] / kənˈtɛndz /

verb

  1. third person singular present indicative of contend.

Etymology

Origin of contends

contend ( def. ) + -s 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Contends Helbing: "I definitely think that's a fair conclusion."

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2010

Contends Tom�s A. Arciniega, vice president for academic affairs at California State University at Fresno: "The promotion of cultural differences has to be recognized as a valid and legitimate educational goal."

From Time Magazine Archive

Contends Rasweiler: "Menstruation is a marvelous way of recycling the uterus."

From Time Magazine Archive

Contends Van Gordon Sauter, president of CBS News: "A one-anchor format provides continuity, more time for stories and less fragmentation of viewers' attention."

From Time Magazine Archive

Strong affection Contends with all things, and o'ercometh all things.

From Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent by Clement, J. (Jesse)

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