Synonym: argue, fight, quarrel, struggle. Similar words: a bone of contention, intend, contest, context, contemplate, contemporary, on the contrary, intent. Meaning: [kən'tend] 
v. 1. maintain or assert 2. have an argument about something 3. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation 4. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others 5. come to terms or deal successfully with 6. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight.
v. 1. maintain or assert 2. have an argument about something 3. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation 4. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others 5. come to terms or deal successfully with 6. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. 
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31. Federal authorities contend this was a lie.
32. Critics contend it motivates doctors to ration care.
33. There had been red tape to contend with all along - but at last the children were back.
34. The authorities may contend that they demonstrate their determination to find extremists in the ranks.
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35. Proponents for moving Lindbergh to Miramar contend that the 24, 000-acre Naval base contains a much better safety zone.
36. Firefighters had to contend with triple-digit temperatures in many regions.
37. Employers and business groups contend that a higher minimum wage would saddle them with higher labor costs.
38. Dolan is expected to win the gold medal in the 400 individual medley and contend for gold in two other events.
39. The local authority contend the correct date is when the demand for payment was served or when it became operative.
40. That conclusion irritated Sheehan and others who contend that scholarship itself is pertinent to public service.
41. The town has struck a Faustian bargain, they contend -- trading something of its small-town soul for success.
42. These ten programs contend for a limited number of real and symbolic resources.
43. Perhaps, as officials contend, faces will be saved by a last-minute rush to meet the new deadline.
44. Last week, the commission agreed to an internal reorganization plan that critics contend will weaken consumer involvement in future regulatory decisions.
45. Fear, rage and awe contend in me - such talent for deception in one so young!
46. Such a suit would contend that the pension funds relied on deceptive financial statements in making the loan.
47. It's a region already popular both with casual and mountain bikers who don't have to contend with busy traffic.
48. If it were as bad as its critics contend, our society would be teetering on the edge of extinction.
49. Democrats contend it would undermine unions by allowing employers, rather than employees, to select workers to include in talks.
50. Apart from having to fight to save her home, she has had to contend with vitriolic press coverage.
51. They would not even contend that Dole maintained the lead he has enjoyed in the Granite State for months.
52. Racal Electronics, up 10p at 237p, had to contend with a down and up grading by County NatWest WoodMac.
53. They also contend that their operation largely recycles bay water and is not introducing new pollutants to the harbor.
54. Do you agree with those who contend that capitalism is so individualistic that it fails to protect the collective good?
55. The flagship product of the United States pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will now have to contend with another drug that treats impotence.
56. Worse luck on the voters who have to contend with the most challenging of ballot papers.
57. One participant involved in training said people here have low self-esteem and must contend with almost daily harassment.
58. Here were depths that Gordon could not easily contend with, and he was much too honest to minimize them.
59. Firefighters must contend with steep canyons and the strong winds, not to mention hot and dry conditions.
60. They contend that environmental concerns have been thoroughly studied and debated.
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