contends

American  

[kuhn-tendz] / kənˈtɛndz /

verb

1. third person singular present indicative of contend.

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Etymology

Origin of contends

contend ( def. ) + -s ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

These claims were later withdrawn by the US government, which no longer contends he was a member of al-Qaeda.

From BBC

Both authors had an agenda, Mr. Restall contends: to ensure the flourishing of the Columbus dynasty and the triumph of Catholicism.

From The Wall Street Journal

The author contends that these ships would contradict the Navy’s existing strategic doctrine, which emphasizes distributed firepower rather than concentration of force in massive individual platforms.

From Los Angeles Times

While conceding some of his comments were "shocking and hurtful", Fattah contends some of the old messages were misinterpreted.

From BBC

The state contends that was not their job.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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