Sentence examples for to contend this from inspiring English sources

In severing ties with the inconsistent Estes, who can become a free agent after the season, the Mets appeared to have reached the same conclusion that many of their fans did this week: the Mets are not going to contend this season, not even for the wild-card spot.

The Blue Jays have had enough mediocrity over the last two decades, and they expected to contend this season.

Neither team was expected to contend this season, but both are currently in first place in their divisions.There are two potential interpretations of this trend.

As Jan Hubbard writes on CBSSports.com, the Suns might actually have the team to contend this time around because they are finally playing playoff-caliber defense.

The Devils were not expected to contend this season after their captain, Zach Parise, left as a free agent last summer and went to Minnesota.

After going 88-74 in 2001 and finishing five games out of the playoffs, the Cubs expected to contend this season with a $76 million payroll.

For Ko to contend this week, she will have to weather howling winds that are forecast to reach up to 50 miles an hour.

If the Mets are to contend this year, they need to make a move soon, which explains why they may be actively trying to trade for Wells.

Duval, who has not won anywhere since April of last year, will have to improve his putting and bunker play to contend this week.

The "Julia Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail" served at a fundraiser for the Liberal National party is merely the most recent sexist attack on Australia's first female prime minister, who also had to contend this week with a radio presenter quizzing her about her partner's sexuality.

Still, Spieth thinks he's well positioned to contend this week in the Masters.