Sentence examples for being contended for from inspiring English sources

To see what precisely is being contended for in this argument one needs to appreciate the historical resonances of Wittgenstein's invocation of the notion of "substance".

An important centre in the Middle Ages, it was contended for by the Angevin dynasty (House of Anjou) and Aragonese and later passed to the Kingdom of Naples.

The titles for the fastest, biggest, and longest coaster are contended for every year, with the latest crop of coasters trying to best the extremes of the previous record holders, often at increasing cost.

In 1932, the Mann Cup, the most prestigious lacrosse trophy in Canada, was contended for under box lacrosse rules for the first time.

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.