Sentence examples for he contended for from inspiring English sources

It is four years since he won his last major, three since he contended for victory.

After Mr. Regan became Treasury secretary, his strongly held convictions and candor led to conflicts with administration officials, in particular the budget director, David A. Stockman, with whom he contended for the role of chief spokesman on economics.

Callias, an Athenian pancratist, during one of the frequent alterations in the schedule of events, complained bitterly that numerous heats in the hippodrome had forced him to fight by moonlight — a poor setting, he contended, for a display of his talents.

Will he contend for majors deep into his 30s, as Rosewall did?

He contends, for instance, that the post-9/11 shift to manhunting terrorists caused C.I.A. officers to miss the Arab Spring of 2010-11.

Is his obsession with winning, as he contends, for the benefit of the cabbies and doormen he professes to represent?

He contends, for example, that particular relationships among referees, coaches and players affected the outcomes of games.

He contends: For a long time, it was all too easy to be a snob about the Oscars.

He contends, for instance, that JPMorgan was "thoroughly complicit" in the fraud, having obtained many indications of misconduct and failed to report the suspicious activity.

He contends, for example, that England's Glorious Revolution of 1688, in which a Dutch prince, William of Orange, and his wife peacefully acquired the British throne, should really be seen as a Dutch invasion and conquest of England.

In his second season as Florida's shortstop, Ramírez has blossomed into a precocious offensive force, slugging home runs and stealing bases as he contends for a batting title.