Sentence examples for contended that the program from inspiring English sources

Peter King, a Long Island Republican, contended that the program was "absolutely essential".

The China Air Transport Association contended that the program would cost Chinese airlines more than $100 million in the first year and more than triple that by 2020.

Those critics had contended that the program had not given enough to the hardest-hit small businesses -- mostly those that were in the World Trade Center.

But the Croatian Council of Bishops contended that the program would introduce "Hinduist religious practices dressed up as exercises into Croatian schools".

In Parliament, in response to a worried question from a legislator, a government spokesman contended that the program was a positive one, despite being unfairly burdened by "an unhappy name".

But the new rules still drew complaints as opponents contended that the program would still require a whistle-blower to report wrongdoing to the S.E.C. as well as to a company's internal systems in order to guarantee eligibility for a reward.

Iran contends that the program is peaceful.

But analysts contend that the program is not aggressive enough.

Beyond that, the administration contends that the program will reduce domestic oil consumption by more than two million barrels a day.

While it remains unclear whether Iran has the ability to do either, the West contends that the program's goal is to produce nuclear weapons.

Western powers contend that the program is a step toward nuclear arms; Iran insists it is solely for peaceful energy purposes.