Sentence examples for may contend from inspiring English sources
They may contend that they will make more money if they get a degree.
In short, A.I.G.'s shareholders may contend they got a raw deal, but it's not that simple.
Daniel Snyder, the club's owner, may contend that "Redskins" "represents honour [and] respect", but Native Americans themselves think otherwise, and the term is self-evidently a racial slur.
McLaughlin was able to lure Pecora from Hofstra, where he had developed a team that may contend for next season's Colonial Athletic Association title.
There is even a chance that the United States Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin, playing in his 27th Colonial, with 15 victories — including two Colonials — may contend.
This obsession spawns an ideology that explains everything in terms of the goal, rationalizing all obstacles that may arise and all forces that may contend with the state.
Mr. Maier contends that he simply confused the name of one company for another, but he stands behind the other details of his account.
Mr. Maier contended that Mr. Cramer learned in advance about reports planned by two CNBC reporters -- Maria Bartiromo and David Faber -- and traded on that information.
Mr. Maier contends in his book that Mr. Cramer used his media connections to manipulate stock prices and on other occasions traded on inside information for his own financial advantage.
Some dissidents may still contend that Balanchine's plotless ballets are mechanical matchings of steps and sounds, while others may keep accusing Graham of thematic pretentiousness.
Lemieux, a Quebecer who learned English as an adult, may never contend for the Lady Byng.
