Sentence examples for is contended from inspiring English sources

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is contended

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To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

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As I have indicated, it is contended that this interpretation is supported by the negotiating history.

Now it is contended here there is nothing left for Japan to do but carry the war through to a decisive military victory.

But the impulse to prepare oneself for such futures has analogues and origins, it is contended, in old Christian ideas of penance and preparation for the coming Kingdom.

It is contended by its architects that it reflects "a complete break with the past and will deliver all the key Leveson recommendations".

It is contended that an aircraft carrying General Pervez Musharraf home from Sri Lanka was refused permission to land by Mr Sharif's government, endangering the lives of the 200 people aboard, including the general, now Pakistan's military ruler.

"I am prepared to accept that there is a risk that QN may be placed into administration... the New Caledonian interests are not at risk to the extent that is contended by Mineralogy," Justice Tottle said.

One clause reads: "You further warrant that neither you nor anyone acting on your behalf will present any claim in the employment tribunal or any civil court in which it is contended that you are either an employee or a worker".

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Halliburton, meanwhile, is contending with two new scandals.

Again, it is hard to know with whom he is contending.

Now that they are healthy, the team is contending with another matter: keeping them happy.

Already, one of his advisers is contending that Mr. Obama's strategies have "failed".

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