contends
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of contends
Example Sentences
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The “central recommendation” of Walter Bagehot’s book, the author contends, is that a central bank must defeat a panic by “printing” money to promote recovery.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
For yourself as much as any external audience, he contends, it is important to identify strengths that aren’t tied to certain jobs or industries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The union contends UC is misrepresenting who would receive the raises and by how much, arguing the examples are not representative of a membership with an average salary of $62,000.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
But even if, as Cannadine contends, “Speech was the very fibre of his being,” that’s not to say that it proceeded in any natural way from that being.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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