contended
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contending, present participle; contended, past tense; contends, 3rd person singular present; contended, past participle;
/kənˈtend/,
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contending, present participle; contended, past tense; contends, 3rd person singular present; contended, past participle;
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Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)
- - she had to contend with his uncertain temper
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Engage in a competition or campaign in order to win or achieve (something)
- - the local team should contend for a division championship
- - disputes continued between the contending parties
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Assert something as a position in an argument
- - he contends that the judge was wrong
Web Definitions:
- When a horse is within striking range, generally within eight lengths of the leaders.