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.
Examples of contend with in a Sentence
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Sky watchers will have to contend with a bright waxing gibbous moon during the most prolific phase of the shower.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
But some critics wonder how the filmmakers will contend with the more controversial parts of Jackson’s fame given the involvement of his estate, as well as the fact that two of its executors, John Branca and John McClain, are producers of the film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
In Shrek 2, Shrek must contend with his disapproving in-laws, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), who are displeased with his daughter Fiona’s choice of suitor.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Young people in China have to contend with a higher unemployment rate, which reached 14.9% in December for those ages 16 to 24, compared with 8% in the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Luckily for supermarkets, prices are cooling, which means less time and resources spent contending with rising food and beverage prices.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Apr. 2024
In the city of Los Angeles, developers must contend with another factor — Measure ULA.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Anticipating unprecedented traffic on major roadways, the district chose to close on April 8 over asking students and caregivers to contend with and contribute to stress on the roadways.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Nonprofit theaters nationwide are contending with this perfect storm.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024
But some critics wonder how the filmmakers will contend with the more controversial parts of Jackson’s fame given the involvement of his estate, as well as the fact that two of its executors, John Branca and John McClain, are producers of the film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
In Shrek 2, Shrek must contend with his disapproving in-laws, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), who are displeased with his daughter Fiona’s choice of suitor.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Young people in China have to contend with a higher unemployment rate, which reached 14.9% in December for those ages 16 to 24, compared with 8% in the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Luckily for supermarkets, prices are cooling, which means less time and resources spent contending with rising food and beverage prices.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Apr. 2024
In the city of Los Angeles, developers must contend with another factor — Measure ULA.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Anticipating unprecedented traffic on major roadways, the district chose to close on April 8 over asking students and caregivers to contend with and contribute to stress on the roadways.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Nonprofit theaters nationwide are contending with this perfect storm.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Contend with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contend%20with. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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