Sentence examples for contended for the from inspiring English sources

Of the remaining teams, most have never contended for the title and most have lost money.

Hamlin won eight times last year and contended for the series title, which Jimmie Johnson won.

As the Derby horses made their final turn and entered the stretch, Wheelaway contended for the lead.

Things were just as unkind to others who contended for the green jacket at Augusta a week ago.

The military chiefs Daulat Rao Sindhia and Jaswant Rao Holkar (Hulkar), both with disciplined forces at their back, contended for the control of the peshwa.

In the 11th century they contended for the kingship of Leinster but were soon overwhelmed by the south Leinster family of MacMurrough.

North and contend for the conference championship.

Contending for the title seems premature.

I expect us to contend for the Cup.

The Indians were contending for the first time in decades.

Miami expected to contend for the Eastern Conference title.