is contending
- present progressive of contend (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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In addition to the higher prices for poultry litter, Arrington is contending with price hikes for synthetic fertilizer.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
The insurance industry is contending with the high cost of repairing cars, while the rise of self-driving cars over the next decade could cause accidents to drop, neutralizing some of Progressive’s underwriting advantages.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025
MI5 is contending with near-record volumes of terrorist investigations and fast-rising state threats, the intelligence agency's boss has warned.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
The carrier is contending with fierce competition that has put pressure on its pricing and ability to attract new customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
An angler likes to see his adversary and know with what he is contending.
From Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Payne, Harry Thom
