Sentence examples for contend so from inspiring English sources

Aftra's contracts are not nearly as lucrative as SAG's, opponents of consolidation contend, so there is a danger that Aftra's lower rates will prevail under a merged union.

To change our own patterns of investment may be, as the authors of this report contend so forcefully, the most realistic future to plan for".

And statistics show that people who live in smaller homes have fewer children, they contend, so school use shouldn't be a concern.

Time Warner may not have to answer to risk-averse Japanese parents, but it does have its own group of irate shareholders with which it must contend, so it is unclear how serious the company is.

If this eye-watering prospect fills you with alarm, imagine the dilemma faced by your ancestors: keep brain size and gestation as it was, at the cost of not being able to contend so effectively with the then rapidly changing environment, or opt for a bit of lateral thinking.

Precedents keep the court from considering Mr. Ashcroft's motives in this case, Justice Scalia contends, so the five reject Mr. Kidd's claim that Mr. Ashcroft used it unconstitutionally as a pretext.

These are separately incorporated, the archdiocese contends, so their assets are protected.

The meters were necessary, Dr. Zuckerman contended, so more people could find spots during the day.

He said in an e-mail message that although a majority favored the redefinition many other ideas were blooming and contending so fractiously that he despaired of ever reaching general agreement.

"I'm definitely disappointed, but it's the first time in a long time I've contended, so I'm happy with the way that I played this week as a whole," said Pressel, who has not won since 2008 and has only one top-10 finish this year.

She had eight of them to contend with — and so do Goodison's readers.