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Definition of contend with
: to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant) Customers should not have to contend with the problems caused by these delays.
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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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