- present tense form of contend (3rd person singular).
contends
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of contends
Example Sentences
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All these companies had business with the Clippers, and the league contends that they entered into arrangements with Leonard in order to preserve Clippers business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
She also contends that Bass failed to act with urgency on the city’s most pressing problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The investments are already paying off, Levanon contends.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Reported talk of sailors debating whether to jump off the ship is overblown, he contends, recalling jokes that were made during his time on an aircraft carrier.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Internet is replete with novelty and variability,” he contends.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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