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contend [kənˈtend] VB intr

contend

to contend for sth

to have sb/sth to contend with

ter que enfrentar alguém/a. c.

Usage examples with contend

to contend for sth

to have sb/sth to contend with

ter que enfrentar alguém/a. c.

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English

But, he contended that those predictions were hidden and mixed, and not made understandable before events occurred. en.wikipedia.org

In its first year, eight films were submitted; in 2008, 90 films contended for the prize. en.wikipedia.org

Liberals contended that the law was a subterfuge to maintain segregation. en.wikipedia.org

As a young prince, he maneuvered for power, contending he had a legitimate claim to the throne. en.wikipedia.org

Some bishops and psychiatrists contended that the prevailing psychology of the times suggested that people could be cured of such behavior through counseling. en.wikipedia.org

The manager was impressed by the youth, contending that he was the only young man who ever worked for him who did not steal anything. en.wikipedia.org

This information is, by and large, not contended. en.wikipedia.org

The defense contends that the child's actions were protected speech, and that the state law is unconstitutional. en.wikipedia.org

In addition, he contended, nationalization of his wealth had brought the state over 1 billion lei in 1947 currency. en.wikipedia.org

He contended for most of the week and had a share of the lead momentarily during the 3rd round. en.wikipedia.org

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