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as in to argue
to state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration
contended that the senator's considerable experience made him the best candidate
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as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
contended that his opponent was wrong about practically everything
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OpenAI contends that its ChatGPT uses public data under fair use principles
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OpenAI has filed a motion in an Indian court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a coalition of book publishers.
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
At the same hearing, Republicans contended there only needed to be 67 members — a majority of the 133 current members of the House, and questioned the court’s authority to make a ruling about another branch of government.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit contends Becerra never threatened or charged the responding officers or anyone else.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
Plus, in a facilities assessment that was considered as part of the decision to shutter the schools, the district contended Spalding's buildings were in fair condition, while Parklane's were graded poor.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
At the same hearing, Republicans contended there only needed to be 67 members — a majority of the 133 current members of the House, and questioned the court’s authority to make a ruling about another branch of government.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit contends Becerra never threatened or charged the responding officers or anyone else.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
Plus, in a facilities assessment that was considered as part of the decision to shutter the schools, the district contended Spalding's buildings were in fair condition, while Parklane's were graded poor.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contend
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Grace grew up dancing recreationally in Topeka and joined her high school dance team to compete against other schools in the area.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fifth installment in the Hunger Games movie franchise will take viewers to Panem for the 50th annual games, where Haymitch Abernathy — Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence)'s future mentor in the original films — must compete.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Those years of tinkering on wider use cases, Lin argued, have now paid off as Clay’s software is more technically robust and capable of handling new AI features than a new entrant would.—
Alex Konrad,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Medina pleaded for leniency, with his lawyer Joseph Veith arguing that his client returned to his old habits of fraud on 2023 after seven years staying out of trouble because of his gambling addiction and mental illness.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Last week, the lab launched r1, a reasoning model that surpassed OpenAI’s newest o1 in several third-party tests.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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That answer may not satisfy critics who want young major leaguers to shine right away, but Reese reasoned that league-wide interest in Yankees personnel is evidence that player development is doing something right.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Alec Baldwin filed a civil rights suit against the district attorney and other officials in Santa Fe, N.M., alleging that he was wrongfully prosecuted for manslaughter in the accidental shooting of Hutchins.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fuji Media Holdings, parent of Fuji TV, has launched an independent probe into the 2023 dinner at which the celebrity TV host and former pop star Nakai Masahiro is alleged to have assaulted a woman and subsequently paid out a settlement.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Brian Dowling, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Wednesday, accepting a plea offer from Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Danny Chun.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, pleaded directly with Trump during a service on Tuesday.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meryl Streep was one of a handful of area residents whose experiences with the fires — which have claimed 29 lives and destroyed more than 15,000 structures — were told in the New York story.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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The idea is that these images — captured by professionals with an attention to detail — could aid in insurance and FEMA claims and/or offer sentimental value.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, students have consistently rejected direct talks with Vučić, asserting that he is not constitutionally authorized to engage with them.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In particular, this season shows Messer continuing to be at odds with Ali when the 15-year-old, who lives with Titin Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, tries to assert more independence without mobility aids.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Contend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contend. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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