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contend against someone or something to fight or compete against someone or something. Do we have to contend against all this criticism? Ed refuses to have to contend against Eric. See also: against contend with someone (for something) and contend (with someone) for something to fight someone for something; to compete with someone to win something. I don't want to have to contend with Sally for the award. I don't want to have to contend for the job with Ed. contend with a problem to put up with a difficulty; to struggle with the problems caused by someone or something. I cannot contend with your temper anymore. I wish we did not have to contend with this changeable weather. See also: problem How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Today, we're sending a bipartisan message that the nation's largest state deserves to be more than an ATM for presidential contenders but should also have a voice in who is elected. Mystic River," "Cold Mountain" and "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" are among the top contenders for multiple nominations. When the Olympic contenders march on Salt Lake City's Rice-Eccles Stadium for the February 8 opening ceremonies to the Winter Games, they will be strutting proudly behind flags from around the world. |
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