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contending
UK
/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/
Translations
more contending
Comp.
most contending
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/
The contending factions were unable to reach an agreement.
Борющиеся фракции не смогли прийти к соглашению.
The contending teams were preparing for the final match.
Соперничающие команды готовились к финальному матчу.
Additional translations
UK
/kənˈtendɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of contending'
contending
Gerund
contended
Past Simple
contended
Past Participle
contending
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtɛnd/
US
/kənˈtɛnd/
The lawyer contends that the evidence is inadmissible.
Адвокат утверждает, что доказательства недопустимы.
The athletes contend for the championship title.
Спортсмены борются за титул чемпиона.
Additional translations
Definitions
The contending teams were both determined to win the championship.
The contending forces within the organization made it difficult to reach a consensus.
Years of bitter contending finally ended in compromise.
The athletes contended fiercely for the championship title.
She contended that the new policy would benefit the community.
Small businesses often have to contend with strict regulations.