Sentence examples for be contended that it from inspiring English sources

It would not be contended that it extends so far as to authorize what the constitution forbids, or a change in the character of the government, or in that of one of the states, or a cession of any portion of the territory of the latter, without its consent.

Some European officials were said to be contending that it would be a mistake to try to ram through a resolution that did not have the support of Russia and China.

So Polo is contending that it can seize the Lauren line when the license for Ralph, an underperforming sportswear line for young women ($37 million in sales), expires in December.

Starling decided not to sue; The Lancet, no friend of Coleridge, wrote that "it may be contended that Professor Starling ... committed a technical infringement of the Act".

On the basis of the new material uncovered, it will be contended that the ill-treatment suffered by the hooded men should be recognised as torture".

It could be contended that Clifford was too verificationist here.

While such models are not justified genetically, it may be contended that FHM is nonetheless helpful in elucidating the pathophysiology of the migraine attacks.

It might be contended that this arrangement is merely a 'frozen accident' that confers no selective advantage on the organism.

Similarly, it could be contended that victims of trafficking into forced prostitution may have been so concealed that they were not noticed by sex worker study participants.

It could be contended that the forcefulness of the warnings researchers were obliged to make about remote possible risks might have actually scared away potential participants.

It is contended that despite its prominence and the link between patient empowerment and autonomy, traditional bioethics is insufficient to guide participation efforts.