Sentence examples for been contending for from inspiring English sources

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).

Child advocates have been contending for days that Mr. Bush should replace Ms. Kearney, whom he appointed as secretary of the agency in 1998.

This new statement confirms what the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS have been contending for years: educational media can be integrated into early learning environments in a way that is both appropriate and beneficial.

The Indians were contending for the first time in decades.

The Bears are contending for nothing but improvement.

In September of the first year, he and Mickey Mantle were contending for the batting championship.

And when the Angels were contending for the American League West crown, that was a good thing.

His excellent play recently is a big reason Buffalo is contending for the post-season tournament.

Other developers are contending for the same location, and no decision has been made.

Their next two opponents, Washington and Florida, are contending for last place in the division.

He has fashioned a team that is contending for the Eastern Conference championship with role players.