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Some bishops and psychiatrists contended that the prevailing psychology of the times suggested that people could be cured of such behavior through counseling.
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But, he contended that those predictions were hidden and mixed, and not made understandable before events occurred.
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The defense contends that the child's actions were protected speech, and that the state law is unconstitutional.
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Liberals contended that the law was a subterfuge to maintain segregation.
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As a young prince, he maneuvered for power, contending he had a legitimate claim to the throne.
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He contended for most of the week and had a share of the lead momentarily during the 3rd round.
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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.
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In addition, he contended, nationalization of his wealth had brought the state over 1 billion lei in 1947 currency.
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Opponents contended that a first inventor-to-file system favored larger firms with well-established internal patenting procedures, patent committees and in-house attorneys over small business inventors.
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In its first year, eight films were submitted; in 2008, 90 films contended for the prize.
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