- present tense form of contend (3rd person singular).
contends
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of contends
Example Sentences
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But in Canada, Cardwell contends that supply management is likely "not going anywhere".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Elliott contends that right now, stocks are incredibly expensive by almost any measure, and stock prices are based on very high growth expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
The dust-up over data comes as the cattle industry contends with a growing list of challenges, including from the U.S.-Iran war, which has increased costs for farming staples like fuel and fertilizer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The union contends the plan should have gone through a stricter environmental review and that the company had not been clear on whether it planned to charge the public for events in the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
No responsible person contends that insect-borne disease should be ignored.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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