contend with

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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Saturday's vote came as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

In France, for example, yields have been particularly shaky as the government contends with its record debt and strained budget. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

In early 2025, museum leadership announced plans to cut more than 10 percent of its staff while contending with a $10 million operating deficit. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

But this time, the curbs come as diesel markets are already contending with diminished supply. — New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026