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contend

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contend /kənˈtɛnd/ verb
contends; contended; contending
contend
/kənˈtɛnd/
verb
contends; contended; contending
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONTEND
[+ object] : to argue or state (something) in a strong and definite way
[no object] : to compete with someone or for something
: to compete with a good chance of winning

contend with

[phrasal verb]
contend with (something)
: to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant)