Sentence examples for contend that the case from inspiring English sources

But the old general's defenders contend that the case against him is the consequence of a misguided post-9/11 zeal.

Mr. Jackson's defenders and relatives contend that the case is groundless, the confluence of a frustrated prosecutor and a greedy mother exploiting her son's onetime friendship with a rich entertainer.

Some newspaper columnists and civil rights advocates contend that the case proves that antiterrorism legislation allowing for detention based on simple suspicion of illegal terrorist activity, enacted after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States, oversteps constitutional guarantees.

Mr. Cruz contended that the case against him had been built on "lies and manipulation".

They contended that the case is complex and that many motions have yet to be filed.

In the appeal, the town's leaders contended that the case was about politics, not race.

His lawyer contends that the case represents retribution by the Bush administration.

The department contended that the case did not reflect on self-certification because the consultants were not architects or engineers.

From The Wall Street Journal: Other defense lawyers contended that the case shouldn't have been brought, and reflected the vindictive spirit of the era.

Interpretations of the ruling have varied, but Mr. Coblentz contended that the case indisputably helped the California university system by showing that it cared for minorities and that it would defend itself vigorously.

In an interview, Threatt, who waived his fee, contended that the case was hardly cut-and-dried; Updyke's account to the police on his involvement differed from what he disclosed over the air.