Sentence examples for contended that the changes from inspiring English sources

The opponents contended that the changes would sharply reduce the diversity of views on the airwaves, further limit opportunities for women and minorities, discourage coverage of local issues and lead to greater violence on television.

Opponents contended that the change would have delayed thousands of riders and caused crowding problems that would have reverberated well into Manhattan.

Proponents of the higher wages contended that the change was desperately needed by a work force often trapped in low-paying jobs in the hospitality industry.

Democratic leaders, on the other hand, contended that the change would make it easier for wealthy candidates to win elections and that it would make it more difficult for minority candidates to win elections.

American commanders concede the risks but contend that the changes are worthwhile, given the potential payoff.

The Democrats contend that the changes give black and Hispanic candidates greater opportunities to win elections in more districts.

Still others contend that the changes result from H.I.V. itself, the aging process and factors unrelated to drugs.

They contend that the changes will virtually eliminate the chances of future troubles and protect the plane and its passengers if a problem does arise.

They contend that the changes would minimize the odds of future incidents and protect the plane and its passengers if a problem does arise.

But now he contends that the changes went too far by allowing a variety of nonindustrial uses of land in areas that are labeled industrial business zones.

"We contend that the changes in foot biomechanics may be due to the effects of estrogen on soft tissue and/or the brain," said Adam Leigh Bryant, a senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne and lead author of the study.