Sentence examples for been contending from inspiring English sources

It has been contending with competition from Japan.

King Abdullah, an important American ally, has also been contending with an economic crisis.

He has also been contending with heavy lobbying by American officials, including President Obama.

Arizona has been contending with Mexican-American citizenship ever since Arizona was part of Mexico.

Actually, California grape growers have been contending with Pierce's disease for more than a century.

Jordan has also been contending with an influx of Syrian refugees, further straining the country's finances and stability.

Southeast Asia has been the crossroads of many peoples who have been contending against each other for centuries.

Did it frighten her? "I suppose I have been contending with issues surrounding my safety and security for years".

Miliband has been contending with negative personal opinion polls and had to apologise to Liverpudlians for endorsing the Sun newspaper.

Carson pointed out that he is used to travelling a lot, and that he has been contending with big crowds for years.

The last Ak Koyunlu ruler, Murād, who had been contending for power with his brothers Alwand and Muḥammad since 1497, was also defeated by Ismāʿīl (1503).