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to contend
01
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
02
to argue the truth of something
03
have an argument about something
04
to argue a point in a debate or disagreement
05
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
06
to engage in a struggle, conflict, or battle
Example
Materialistic monism contends that everything in the universe is ultimately composed of physical matter.
Rival gangs in the city often contend over territory, leading to conflicts and confrontations.
Siblings may contend over inheritance, leading to disputes and disagreements about the distribution of assets.
The two boxers will contend in the championship match, vying for the title with determination and skill.
Entrenched in the principles of pragmatism, the speaker contended that the true worth of ideas lies in their tangible impact on the complexities of the real world.
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