Sentence examples for which they contended from inspiring English sources

Cardinal Patrick Hayes and other Catholic leaders had strongly opposed the measure, which they contended would constitute an entering wedge giving the government control over youth.

The French Publishers Association and the Société des Gens de Lettres, an authors' group, dropped lawsuits in which they contended that Google's book scanning in France violated copyright.

The lawyers argued that the prosecutors "knew or should have known" about the payment, which they contended was used to obtain Mr. Davidge's testimony.

In particular, they argued that the judges had neglected considering a Supreme Court ruling issued last month, which they contended should have a substantial effect on the case.

The new party and its ally, the National Constitutional Assembly, led the campaign against the constitution, which, they contended, would have strengthened Mr. Mugabe's power.

Late tonight, the best evidence police could cite was that chicken wire and plastic tubing were found in the warehouse, which they contended were the ingredients of illegal protest material.

The train operators and Eurotunnel have long asked to overhaul the safety rules, which they contend are out of date.

Look how they stagger from their sleep as if the morning were a river against which they contend.

The major sticking point now is the owners' insistence on a hard salary cap, which they contend is necessary to contain costs and promote parity.

Villagers complain of "rashes and birth defects and display warped ears of corn, which they contend are the result of pollution from the plant," she wrote.

Villagers complain of rashes and birth defects and display warped ears of corn, which they contend are the result of pollution from the plant.