Dictionary definition of contend

1. The lawyers will contend in court to determine the outcome of the case.
2. I had to contend with a lot of setbacks in my career.
3. The two companies contend for market dominance.
4. Students contend that the university’s policies are outdated.
5. In the animal kingdom, predators often contend with each other for territory.
6. The software engineers had to contend with numerous bugs before launching the application.
7. The team contended admirably, but unfortunately didn't win.
8. In the debate, they will contend over various political issues.
9. We had to contend against strong winds during our hike.
10. The soldiers contend for freedom and justice.
11. In the novel, the protagonist contends with his inner demons.
12. When you travel abroad, sometimes you have to contend with language barriers.
13. Historians contend that the discovery of fire was a turning point in human evolution.
14. She continued to contend that honesty was the best policy.
15. Despite objections, he would contend for his right to free speech.
16. The scientists had to contend with skepticism regarding their findings.
17. They would contend that teamwork was the key to success.
18. In the debate, each candidate had to contend with tough questions.
19. He always liked to contend that kindness could change the world.
20. The students would contend that the new policy was unfair.
21. The lawyer had to contend with the opposing counsel's arguments.
22. It was challenging to contend with differing cultural perspectives.
23. Despite criticism, she would contend that art had intrinsic value.
24. The activists continued to contend for environmental conservation.