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1.
maintain or assert
He contended that Communism had no future
2.
have an argument about something
3.
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
4.
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
5.
come to terms or deal successfully with
6.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Militant groups are contending for control of the country
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1. Contend / Past
contended
2. Contend / Third Person
contends
3. Contend / Present Participle
contending
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