a lot to contend with
Definition of a lot to contend with
: many problems to deal with He's had a lot to contend with recently.
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lotplay
: an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance
: the use of lots as a means of deciding something
: the resulting choice
: allot, apportion
: to form or divide into lots
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contendplay
: to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
: to strive in debate : argue
: maintain, assert
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