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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Younger generations, meanwhile, are often digital natives, products of an education system that has systematically failed to teach reading, and are in many cases still contending with post-pandemic learning loss.
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David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The Vikings never seemed to know what was coming next during the Chargers’ comprehensive 37-10 victory, unable to contend with Herbert and the offense or solve a suffocating defense that sacked Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz five times and limited him to only 144 yards passing.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
As crews work to clear out debris and get supplies to the remote region, they’ll be forced in a few short weeks to contend with Alaska’s bitter winter weather, including cold temperatures and potentially icy conditions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
However, Walmart raised its full-year earnings and sales outlook despite contending with tariffs.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
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David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The Vikings never seemed to know what was coming next during the Chargers’ comprehensive 37-10 victory, unable to contend with Herbert and the offense or solve a suffocating defense that sacked Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz five times and limited him to only 144 yards passing.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
As crews work to clear out debris and get supplies to the remote region, they’ll be forced in a few short weeks to contend with Alaska’s bitter winter weather, including cold temperatures and potentially icy conditions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
However, Walmart raised its full-year earnings and sales outlook despite contending with tariffs.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Contend with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contend%20with. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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