contends
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of contends
Example Sentences
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That law incorporates the language of the 14th Amendment, but this view contends that lawmakers in 1952 understood “jurisdiction” in the now conventional sense of ordinary law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
In a letter to investors sent Sunday, Smith contends that “new inflation fears, even from an oil shock, should be a bullish catalyst for gold and mining equities.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Mr. Ariosto, a journalist and space-industry analyst, contends that “today’s fragile and uneven space efforts could spark something transformative.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Shell contends that Cipriani demanded compensation for his unsolicited efforts, then sought to “weaponize that fiction,” followed by a threat of public exposure to extract an alleged payday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
No responsible person contends that insect-borne disease should be ignored.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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