Contending

Synonyms for "contending" (7 found)

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Related words (3)

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Sample sentences

6 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Several teams are contending for the prize.

Source: tatoeba (66561)

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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