Sentence examples for seriously contended from inspiring English sources

Although both teams went to a World Series during that decade, the Red Sox were not serious contenders in the Yankees' playoff years (1980 and 1981), but the Yankees seriously contended in the Red Sox' playoff years (1986 and 1988).

"It cannot be seriously contended that plaintiffs have been denied the right to counsel," the state says.

These Mets have never seriously contended, and the depth of their talent lags far behind that of the Phillies and the Atlanta Braves.

Despite having perhaps the most-feared serve in the men's game, Isner has not seriously contended for one of tennis's Grand Slam trophies, which haven't gone to an American man since Andy Roddick triumphed at Flushing Meadows in 2003.

Confusion exists regarding the chronology of Patrick's life, and it is seriously contended that tradition came to merge the experience of two men, the continental Palladius and the Patrick of the Confessio.

(Residual elements of such ceremonies remain in some modern arrangements; it has been seriously contended that the study of the Latin language in the Renaissance and post-Renaissance school can be interpreted as a form of puberty rite).

The Chicago Bulls cannot seriously contend without Derrick Rose, nor can the Boston Celtics revive themselves without Rajon Rondo.

That part of his game has to improve before he can seriously contend for an international call up.

Maybe the other clues don't prove anything, but can anyone seriously contend that Lou Reed would write a prophetic song about a Republican?

"But it's been a fair few years, and oddly enough, we haven't really had anyone in my time here seriously contending, I don't think.

The New York Liberty, a team deemed too old to seriously contend for the Women's National Basketball Association title this past season, continues to get younger by the day.