Sentence examples for contended and from inspiring English sources

It was mostly platitudes, they contended, and not substance.

"We have repeatedly contended — and still believe, as do many people throughout the country — that the combination of alcohol and caffeine is safe," the company's statement said.

These Mets have never seriously contended, and the depth of their talent lags far behind that of the Phillies and the Atlanta Braves.

This tale of tall tennis players highlighted what many have contended — and in some cases feared — will be the future of men's professional tennis.

It is not a financial company as defined by the law, the CME contended, and therefore should not be subject to the resolution process.

The government contended, and Judge Jackson ruled, that Microsoft had illegally tied its Internet browser, a separate product, to Windows to thwart competition and illegally protect its monopoly.

Peugeot contends, and analysts agree, that there is no urgent need for new capital.

They wanted to contend, and we wanted to rebuild with young players".

"They're contending, and they have five young guys in their rotation," Cashman said.

Good teaching is not new, she contends, and new teaching is not necessarily good.

"Aging is a disease," Dr. Perricone contends, "and you can fight it".