had contended
- past perfect of contend.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Westgate’s family had contended his ill-health was caused by fumes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Mr. Guessford had contended that the law enforcement agency had violated his constitutional rights, violating his right to peaceful protest by seizing and tearing up his sign.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
In a filing with the Federal Labor Relations Authority, NIH officials had contended that many potential members, including postdocs and graduate students, weren’t “employees” with a right to unionize.
From Science Magazine ● Aug. 16, 2023
Nissan had contended that the employees are not sufficiently distinct from other plant workers to be eligible for their own small unionized subgroup.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2023
All minds not besotted with bigotry felt that the great right for which the Association had contended must be conceded.
From Sketches of Reforms and Reformers, of Great Britain and Ireland by Stanton, Henry B.
