contend with
phrasal verb
contended with; contending with; contends 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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Houseplant enthusiasts that live in cold regions must contend with the possibility that heated indoor air may cause dry conditions that can affect their plants.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
High temperatures in the lower and mid-80s are expected much of this week, with some areas also contending with foggy morning commutes.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
One other obstacle the White House will need to contend with, Hochstein said, is blowback from Gulf countries and from China.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But this fall's election comes as Democrats contend with messaging struggles and clear concerns about the party's brand after its losses during the 2024 presidential election.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
High temperatures in the lower and mid-80s are expected much of this week, with some areas also contending with foggy morning commutes.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
One other obstacle the White House will need to contend with, Hochstein said, is blowback from Gulf countries and from China.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
But this fall's election comes as Democrats contend with messaging struggles and clear concerns about the party's brand after its losses during the 2024 presidential election.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Contend with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contend%20with. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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