How to pronounce contending
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“contending” in real sentences
176 clips in the index · 18 American · 47 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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>> So, you're contending with Yep.
The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here
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these parties are significantly contending for power.
TED · hear it here
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Contending with adult authority, 8th, 9th grade.
Big Think · hear it here
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been contending with for the past 5 years.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
Why real speech
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