Sentence examples for as it contends with from inspiring English sources

Strategically located in the heart of Central Asia, sandwiched between Vladimir Putin's Russia, its former colonial ruler, and Xi Jinping's China, this vast oil-rich state is carving out its place in the world as it contends with its own complex past and present.

Although the Mitsubishi deal removes one obstacle to Morgan Stanley's prospects, the firm still has plenty of work left on its turnaround, as it contends with a sluggish economic environment and a more restrictive regulatory regime.

The fare hikes are projected to bring in $70 million more a year, enough for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to balance its budget as it contends with $8.1 billion in debt, deteriorating infrastructure, and declining state sales tax revenues that help fund the agency.

The "Spider-Man" musical, currently scheduled to open at the Foxwoods Theater on Feb. 7, has delayed its opening several times as it contends with creative changes to the show and injuries to its cast members.

The company has cut its revenue and earnings targets as it contends with the slump in ad spending, especially at its AOL online unit.

The suit represents the latest challenge for the New York-based Weinstein Co., which has shrunk its theatrical slate in recent years as it contends with a tougher indie market and the rise of streaming options.

Carl McPhail, the chief executive of fashion chain New Look estimated its prices would rise by an average of 4% in 2011 as it contended with inflation in its supply chain.

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That is precisely the challenge the military has faced through the ages as it contended with the changing terrain, chaotic elements, and unexpected opportunities of warfare.

The Treasury welcomed the slowdown in inflation and sought to highlight moves such as freezing fuel duty as it contended with continued criticism over deteriorating household finances.

It also covered in-depth the seamy controversy engulfing another Murdoch property in Britain, News of the World, as it contended with charges of unlawfully hacking into celebrities' cellphone messages.