Sentence examples for contending all from inspiring English sources

The polished view of the monarchy on display today had been contending all week with less exalted aspects reflected in political disputes, score-settling and public indifference.

Syrian state television said the explosions confirmed what the government has been contending all along: that the rebels are part of an American-Israeli conspiracy to target Mr. Assad for his support of Palestinians and opposition to Western policies in the Middle East.

PERFORMING two of Shakespeare's "problem plays" in repertory during the wilting summer nights, contending all the while with low-flying helicopters and errant raccoons, can be challenging.

DreamWorks SKG and Mark Burnett Productions, the producers of "The Contender" on NBC, have contended all summer that Fox stole their idea for a boxing reality show after being outbid for the show.

But by 1800, he contended, all that had changed.

The Orioles have contended all season in the American League East, mostly with players acquired under his predecessor, Andy MacPhail.

The C.F.A. has contended all along that football telecasts are a property right of the individual colleges.

I have contended all along that most people would prefer to stay within the law if they can get what they want cheaply and easily.

precedent and assert what administrators have contended all along: that T.A.'s are not employees after all but professors-in-training with no need for a union.

I don't know if the Rays will contend all season, but no one would be surprised to see them win half their games.

Based on relevant court decisions and scientific evidence, they contend, all advertising directed at children under 12 meets the legal definition of "inherently misleading," and therefore can be regulated by government.