Sentence examples for were contending for from inspiring English sources
The Indians were contending for the first time in decades.
In September of the first year, he and Mickey Mantle were contending for the batting championship.
Just five weeks ago, the Rangers were contending for the best record in the Eastern Conference.
And when the Angels were contending for the American League West crown, that was a good thing.
Well, many of the candidates were contending for the seats not out of ideology but because they saw them, in large measure, as business propositions.
The first nationally broadcast faceoff between Presidential candidates was on the radio, in 1948, between Thomas E. Dewey and Harold Stassen, who were contending for the Republican nomination.
The Bears are contending for nothing but improvement.
His excellent play recently is a big reason Buffalo is contending for the post-season tournament.
Other developers are contending for the same location, and no decision has been made.
Their next two opponents, Washington and Florida, are contending for last place in the division.
He has fashioned a team that is contending for the Eastern Conference championship with role players.
