Sentence examples for be contended by from inspiring English sources

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be contended by

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To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

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Foot came to this mixed view from the direction of objectivism (in the form of a virtue theory), and it might be contended by some objectivists that she has conceded too much.

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It is contended by its architects that it reflects "a complete break with the past and will deliver all the key Leveson recommendations".

"I am prepared to accept that there is a risk that QN may be placed into administration... the New Caledonian interests are not at risk to the extent that is contended by Mineralogy," Justice Tottle said.

It has been contended by researchers that relative, comparative judgements are highly reliable, more so than absolute, analytical judgements (see Jones & Alcock, 2012, 2014; Laming, 2004; Pollitt, 2012b).

The exponential distribution has been contended by Chaintreau et al. [9] in a study of actual encounter data from humans carrying mobile devices.

Contrary to what is contended by advocates of multidimensional approaches to PMS, measurement diversity and the linking of PMS to reward mechanisms do not have a significant impact on the decision-influencing use.

Since then, however, it has been contended by Microsoft in particular that Apple has no exclusive right to so generic a term, one which arguably could apply to any other mobile application store.

However, net metering only applies in certain states and has been contended by some utilities.

It is contended by many of the abused Natives of Alaska that long before it became a state it was the dumping ground for pedophile priests.

This plan was contended by Johnson, and the film's cinematographer, Ericson Core, after they found a preferred area for shooting around downtown Los Angeles' Arcade Building.

And although it is contended by some, that, at this day, there is a great majority in favor of slavery, whilst the opposite opinion is held by others, the fact is certainly doubtful.

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