Sentence examples for contended could be from inspiring English sources

The harm done by Texaco, the plaintiffs contended, could be measured in cancer deaths, miscarriages, birth defects, dead livestock, sick fish, and the near-extinction of several tribes; Texaco's legacy in the region amounted to a "rain-forest Chernobyl".

In the prelude to the 2003 invasion, Mr. Bush cited a number of other "dual use" items -- including tubes that the administration contended could be converted to use for the nuclear program -- as a justification for invading Iraq.

While either option might ultimately not keep the photos secret, Mr. Obama has already reaped some political benefits by appearing to stand up for American troops, who he contended could be endangered by the release of inflammatory photos.

Donald L. Evans, the secretary of commerce, said bureaucrats at the Census Bureau should not make a decision that partisans on both sides contended could be crucial in determining what party would control the House after the 2002 election.

Finally, the UMWA would receive 35percentt ownership of the bankrupt company -- an "asset" the court contended could be sold to help finance the retiree health care fund.

Such a choice, he contends, could be the difference between winning and losing a close race.

WorldCom also appears to have begun its first steps into what Congressional investigators contend could be fraud.

We're definitely holding onto that one for the event," he said, referring to an outbreak he contends could be way bigger than Ebola, turning the owner of birdflu.com into a very rich man.

The idea, Fox contends, could be the next big innovation in television football coverage because the audience is growing more accustomed to having music with every form of entertainment.

A Light-Emitting Chip For Small Computers Martin Lepselter has patented a self-illuminating semiconductor chip -- a breakthrough that he contends could be used to manufacture laptop computers that sell for as little as $100.

The effort, which stemmed from a single spreadsheet in the city's public works department, resulted in more than 1,500 redesigns that he contends could be realized by redirecting public funds already devoted to storm water management, producing a far more resilient flood management system than traditional culverts and sewers.