Sentence examples for contended it from inspiring English sources

In 2004, environmental groups and the Department of Environmental Protection were valuing the land at about $8,000 an acre, while its developers contended it was worth $23,000 an acre.

Mr. Rabin's assassination fundamentally derails the agreement (though previous commentators not quoted here had contended it was doomed by its incompleteness).

But under its present wording, Mr. Spano contended, it also allows municipalities that don't want low-cost housing to buy that land for $1 and turn it into anything it wants.

The bank contended it was trading to hedge its broader risks, but in fact it built a sprawling speculative position that spun out of control.

In HealthSouth's case, its auditor, Ernst & Young, contended it was duped by the company's management, which presented it with fraudulent data.

The troubled savings and loan has contended it has adequate funding to support its daily operations, and disputed the decision to cut its rating.

Critics contended it was an invasion of privacy.

A.I.G. contended it only owed an additional $1.2 billion.

Some skaters contended it amounted to selling out.

She contended it took time for people to learn how to use a fountain appropriately.

And, he contended, it appears to be trying to poach independent pharmacies.