Several teams are contending for the prize.
Source: tatoeba (66561)
Contending
Synonyms for "contending" (32 found)
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6 total sentences available.
They are contending for the prize.
Source: tatoeba (306878)
I give you this pipe with which I obtained the prize in contending with many a shepherd and many a herdsman; give me in return for this gift but one kiss, while yet I live.
Source: tatoeba (6212557)
The pale moon, which had hitherto been contending with flitting clouds, now shone out, and gave them a view of the solitary and naked tower.
Source: tatoeba (7752280)
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