How to use "contend" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "contend" in popular movie and book plots

The siblings have to contend with strong emotions as they experience their first serious love affair, while resisting the urge to suck energy from the other students. - Heartless (TV series)
On their way to the launch point they have to contend with a freshly-laid mine field, a hostile destroyer, an attack sub, and a gargantuan octopus, not to mention an onboard saboteur. - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (novel)
As Mavis and Yuri contend over ownership of the orb, they discover it has already been taken by Blue Skull. - Fairy Tail Zero
However, they must first contend with their Uncle Charlie's girlfriend Natasha, who is determined to sell the footage of Santa for her own selfish gains. - Santa Hunters
The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. - Barbershop: The Next Cut
12-year-old nerdy best friends Kevin, Tyler, Shope, and Roach not only need to contend with the harrowing halls of their Canadian middle school, but at the same time fight microcosmic game assassins infecting earthlings bent on destroying them and the entire world. - Supernoobs
The local residents have to contend with wind and sand storms, waterlogging, and alkaline lands. - Jiao Yulu (film)
They have to contend with learning 20,000 streets and 500 set routes as well as Mr Burgess, a notoriously sadistic examiner from the Public Carriage Office. - The Knowledge (film)
Maya has to contend with both wealthy families fighting over the dowries and Janghir's sister-in-law, Seema, who dislikes her and appears to be taking over the wedding arrangements rather than simply assisting Maya with the preparations. - My Bollywood Wedding
Earth had purposefully not allowed sophisticated equipment be sent with the original settlers of Nehru II in an attempt to make them dependent so they could not possibly rebel in the future, but as a result the settlers found themselves in conditions not unlike prehistoric Earth, having to contend with the environment, shape simple tools, and make fire from basic materials. - Neanderthal Planet (short story)
Đura's grandchildren so i have to contend with the village and the everyday existential adversities - the Đura's house has no electricity or running water, so they stay in the village, in a way, the battle for survival in conditions which, as city kids are not used to. - Kud puklo da puklo (TV series)
In three separate stories, San Quentin warden Duffy must contend with a crisis at the prison. - The Steel Cage
With War Bears and the Valkyries to contend with, Gareth has his work cut out for him; thankfully, he champions the day. - CastleStorm
and her family as they contend with common familial issues while also performing missions to save the country, with a recurring storyline involving thwarting the plans of a criminal organization called the Other Side. - K.C. Undercover
All Tailong's actions is not liked by other gangsters, but had to contend with his power. - KL Gangster 2
In addition to fighting his way through Long's various security forces, Briggs must contend with the flora and fauna of the Mesoamerican jungle. - Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
The film tells the story of Albany's life from the perspective of his then 11-year-old daughter Amy Albany through her own personal memoirs, as she watches him contend with his drug addiction during the 1960s and '70s jazz scene. - Low Down
To rescue his beloved, Vasya must go through a literal version of the titular proverb: first he must pass through the kingdoms of fire and water, then contend with the more challenging "brass pipes", that is, to resist the temptation of fame and flattery. - Fire, Water, and Brass Pipes
Jon must also contend with the mutineers at Craster's Keep, led by the deranged Karl Tanner. - Game of Thrones (season 4)
A drama set in New Mexico during World War II, centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village. - Bless Me, Ultima (film)
The rogue has set traps for his pursuers, which the characters must contend with. - Avengers in Lankhmar
Roberta also has to contend with her impetuous sister, Virginia "Virgie" Alford (Geraldine Fitzgerald), and other concerns such as an affair involving Nadine Shannon (Diana Barrymore), one of her pilots. - Ladies Courageous
Tensions run high at the precinct as the detectives contend with (Paget Brewster) investigation of Cragen, who is eventually picked up and hauled to jail, Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay) determined to get down to the truth and prove Cragen's innocence. - Lost Reputation
With the maid, Mabel Dobbs, in tow, the Doctor investigates and the two Time Lords must contend with murderous (but faultlessly polite) robot servants and their pitiless mistress, who preys on young women. - The Auntie Matter
Stephanie is also forced to contend with an official anthropological survey team that arrives in the kingdom with the express purpose of studying the treecats to determine whether or not they are sentient. - Fire Season
Yet, deals with Coyote aren't always what they seem and if Atticus can survive faking his own death he'll have to contend with undead skinwalkers and a vampire blood feud that threatens to engulf all of Arizona. - Tricked (novel)
Fifteen-year-old Beth Weeks has to contend with her family's struggle against poverty but also her increasingly paranoid and aggressive father whose behaviour leaves the family as outcasts in the community. - The Cure for Death by Lightning
Meanwhile, villagers dissatisfied of Paramasivan politics, they encourage Velusamy (Vijayakumar) to contend at the MLA election. - Thai Maaman
His boss and friend Pete (Goodman) does not want to see him let go, but he must contend with an ambitious junior executive, Philip (Lillard), who is trying to get a promotion to the team's general manager post and wants Gus fired as an obstacle to his own baseball philosophy and methods. - Trouble with the Curve
While the passengers - each of whom urgently needs to be somewhere else - await a resolution to the combustible strike that is blocking the only passable road, the film explores the psychological and spiritual bandhs that many Nepalese contend with. - Highway (2012 film)
The Avengers must also contend with Kang the Conqueror when he arrives in the present following his brief fight with Iron Man in his time and discovering that someIM. - Avengers Assemble (TV series)
At school, she has to contend with the bullies Gustav and Big Ben. - Tiere bis unters Dach
In the quiet village but for the joy of having found new friends and the effort of trying to imitate the habits of the locals will have to contend with the often gruff and unyielding policeman of the place, and this will take a fine for having thrown its waste from the window or for breaking into a bar with the moped service, completely drunk. - Benvenuti al Sud
The Union Depository heist is completed successfully, but Franklin is approached by Steve and Dave, who contend that Trevor is a liability and must be killed, and Devin, who wants retribution for Michael's betrayal. - Grand Theft Auto V
In the midst of a power struggle, the captain has to contend with not only helping his crew and passengers survive but also dealing with a number of desperate and irrational passengers. - Lost Flight
Among various problems, he has to contend with Baek Kyung-min (Lee Jong-hyuk), an ambitious young member of the gang, and his continuing relationship with Se-bin, who is under pressure from assassination agency head Madame Kang (Youn Yuh-jung) to kill him. - Hindsight (2011 film)
Peter proceeds to contend that the recently discovered manuscripts prove the Lord Chaunduyt who enclosed the land originally was not in fact Lord Chaunduyt at all. - Don't Take It to Heart
Unfortunately, off the field Kenny has to contend with a range of problems including an apathetic girlfriend and an actively hostile father. - Goals in the Air
Conspiracy, terrorism, deadly military weapons technology, greedy corporations, and power-hungry politicians: these are just some of the threats that Deunan and Briareos must contend with as they fight to protect Olympus and conduct their personal quest to find Eden in the wasteland. - Appleseed XIII
He will have to contend with his bare fists and raw power because in a place with no rules, all bets are off. - The Circuit 2: The Final Punch
While dealing with intense sidekick training, Eric must also contend with his strict guardian Maxum Brain, his grumpy teacher Professor Pamplemoose, the evil Master Xox and keeping secret the disappearance of his superhero mentor Maxum Man from the city. - Sidekick (TV series)
Doc, Ahim, Eri and Hyde have their trouble with Dagon and his Zobils while Joe, Luka, Agri and Moune contend with Yogoshimacritein and his Ugatz in a Feudal Japan movie set within a thirty-minute timeline. - Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
To make things worse, they also had to contend with aftershocks and the heavy rain. - A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies
Michael is incredulous, to which the brothers contend that Michael's story was far less believable. - The Willies (film)
Along with unlikely allies, Kurenai Gekkou, Miyasaka High's student council president and genius who is bent on avenging his parents as well as Andou Mirai, Gekkou's cute lightning demon familiar, Taito and Saitohimea have to contend against Gekkou's younger twin brother, Kurenai Hinata, who seeks to resurrect the powerful Vampire (Most Ancient Sorcerer) Bahlskra. - A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives
Besides flying, the trainees have to contend with Upper Classmen who are intent on hazing the newcomers. - Air Cadet (film)
A boy (Haig) and his dog Lightning contend with the boy's abusive father. - Man's Best Friend (1935 film)
Basically it is a story about one family from a village where the young son of an astrologer wants to break the vicious circle of the mango-farmers getting peanuts from a rich business man who earns millions in the market, and to do so he has to contend with his father's immense belief in astrology. - Haapus
Mops performs there and earns a living wage, but has to contend with the unwanted advances of the manager. - Born Lucky (film)
Meanwhile, Inspector Frost has to contend with missing children, severed body parts, rape cases and a man claiming to have killed his wife (even though she reports in as alive and living outside Denton). - A Killing Frost
The teens must also contend with other assorted criminals, including drug dealers and mobsters. - Date Bait
He and his African guide Matakit (Johnny Sekka) have opposition to contend with, first from Capt. - The Southern Star (film)
He takes a job as sheriff and soon must contend with a series of events that cause him to come to terms with his past. - Wild Hearts
Merrill has to contend not only with the damaged bomber, but also flying through a deadly storm. - Hell's Horizon
With lodgers to contend with, two daughters, and her son away in the Navy, she has chosen to stay at home as a housewife. - The Weaker Sex
The characters must contend with scheming Dukes, raiders and corpses as they trace the pilgrimage the Prince took before the King's death. - Destiny of Kings
They also contend with a romantic dalliance between Joe and his equally eccentric, wigged-out "nurse" Shelly (Barkin). - Happy Tears
However, as soon as they break-in, they have to contend with Chubby's leg wound that he has incurred after being out of the van. - Daylight Robbery (2008 film)
Yet he is still forced to contend with court politics since his former, incompetent predecessor had all too many allies who did not enjoy being proven wrong. - A Mighty Fortress (novel)
Besides coping with the tyrannical Zarkan and easy access to alcohol and drugs, Elsa also has to contend with other hazards of Hollywood like malicious journalist Molly Luther and lesbian admirer Rossella. - The Legend of Lylah Clare
All must contend with uncertain futures and a deep sense of loss, as though the world they once knew has crumbled all around them, and the only relief they can find is in each other and their commitment to whatever talents they have left. - Asphalt (novel)
Meanwhile, Alex's fellow vampires are lacking Alex's power to make the group disappear, have to contend with Marshall Pope, a vampire hunter working for Interpol who has been brought after the police discovered the existence of vampire attacks. - Immortally Yours
As soon as Penavong and Sovann Pancha meet, they contend in a battle. - Sovann Pancha
The player must contend with enemy MiGs, SAMs, flak, and a MiG ace known as the Grey Ghost. - Thud Ridge: American Aces In 'Nam
How will Laughing contend with the law, the triad brotherhood, and his love affair. - Turning Point (2009 action film)
The One-Armed Swordsman must then contend with the unique styles and weapons of the Eight Kings: In the end the One-Armed Swordsman defeats the Eight Kings and their armies, but by that time all of the sword fighting students who were helping him are dead. - Return of the One-Armed Swordsman
The small team intends to penetrate the defenses of an enemy city that couldn't be reached by Murren's father and six million men, but as the team battles its way toward Obsidian, they also must contend with their own Breccan people, torn apart by a century of conflict. - For the Cause (film)
Fanny must also contend with her four free-thinking sons, her social secretary Northey [also her cousin Louisa's daughter] who spends more time leading a hectic social life in Paris, with a trail of suitors behind her than actually working, and a grumpy gossip columnist who skews everything that happens at the Embassy into embarrassing and untrue news stories. - Don't Tell Alfred
As a consequence of her unequal social station, Bella has to contend with the inevitable heartaches caused by the Segovia family's distrust and contempt of her relationship with Antonio. - Doña Bella
She must contend with Elenore the Carnivore. - Tegan the Vegan
Sor is skeptical about Lorak's forces being able to contend with the Shin (as they haven't had much luck in the past) but Lorak is confident because he intends to guard his line of supply, something that wasn't done in previous punitive expeditions. - March to the Stars
Aema must also contend with two men who are making romantic advances towards her. - Madame Aema 4
The young psychic is unable to contend with Kato’s mighty powers and after several battles (the final involving his power being enhanced through artificial means), he is nearly killed. - Tokyo: The Last War
An abridged re-telling of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, where Claire Redfield and Steve Burnside remain together and attempt to escape Rockfort Island in a seaplane, while having to contend with the psychotic Alfred Ashford, and eventually, his sister Alexia. - Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
England is in the grip of the Anarchy, as King Stephen and the Empress Maud contend for the throne. - Dead Man's Ransom
At work, he has to contend with a dim secretary, two fawning but ambitious junior executives, and an overbearing boss, Chris Jackson. - Reggie Perrin
Sir John and Jeremy are drawn deep into the notorious Seven Dials area of London, where they must contend with the most sordid inclinations of both the working class and the aristocracy. - The Price of Murder
There, he has to contend with Pavithra's murderous father, her eccentric uncle who determines to marry her, and a Gujarati woman who falls in love with Siddu. - Siddhu +2
They eventually reach it, although they have to contend with several cowardly stoat mercenaries upon the way, who have deserted the war out of fear of the rats, but eventually the cowardly stoat soldiers join the weasels to attack the rats. - Castle Storm
Set in the aftermath of an election in rural Bangladesh in a small, remote town of Doulathpur, a riverside shanty town in the marshlands of interior, rural Bangladesh, which is dominated by two men with a long-lasting feud who contend for power. - The Last Thakur
With antagonist Prince Lotor's escape from prison, the heroic Voltron Force re-assemble against him; but must contend simultaneously with the various monsters and war-ships sent by Lotor (at times, captained by him) and with opposition on their own side, represented by the artificial intelligence "Amalgamus": a sophisticated computer who objects periodically to the Voltron Force's methods. - Voltron: The Third Dimension
One of Vance's earliest efforts, and part science fiction, part espionage story, protagonist Joe Smith has to contend with the machinations of various alien societies in search of the Earthman who ran off with his girl. - Son of the Tree
He discovers that the ship is woefully under strength and is forced to contend with the schemes of his bosun, Chief Petty Officer Dogerty (Sellers). - Up the Creek (1958 film)
There, he has to contend with the sadistic Chief of the Praetorian Guard, Raven (Howard Ross), and the hostility of the other future contestants. - Warriors of the Year 2072
Donald discusses the results of the autopsy report with Dorothy and warns her that he suspects foul play, and that Dorothy may have to contend with even more than the loss of her job and the barrage of vandalism and arson. - On the Other Hand, Death
Meanwhile, the team must contend with aliens from the crashed fighter. - The Daedalus Variations
Mary and her allies must contend with interference by British Arean, resistance from various local collectives and a Neo-Pagan Ephesian Church. - The Empress of Mars
Ever the ladies' man, Lanyard has two lovelies to contend with here: pretty heiress Val Carson (Ida Lupino} and seductive spy Karen (Rita Hayworth). - The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
All of them must contend with a number of gangsters led by Joe Lorgan (Edward Arnold) looking to win a big bet by impairing Eddie's play and getting him kicked off the team. - Take Me Out to the Ball Game (film)
Being in a household where the philosophy is 'survival of the fittest', Ilya has to contend with his jealous and overcompetitive brothers, who fear him for his intellect and abuse him constantly. - Firebird (Lackey novel)
This backstory is interspersed in flashbacks with Colin's present-time experiences at Ruxton Towers, where he must contend with the jealousy of his fellow inmates over the favouritism shown to him by the Governor, especially when the Governor decides not to discipline Colin, as he does the others, over a dining hall riot over Ruxton's poor food. - The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (film)
He is attacked by wild animals and must contend with a villainous ivory poacher (Harold Warrender). - Where No Vultures Fly
Several rivals contend for a mysterious prize, using a variety of unusual weapons. - The Butterfly Murders
In this novella George Huxley must contend with a Doppelgänger mythago of himself, who is physically threatening and interacting with his family in undesirable ways. - The Bone Forest
As they debate expressions of faith and role of the Church in the tumultuous America of the sixties, they must also contend with the antics of two rebellious, trouble-prone students, Rosabelle (Susan Saint James) and Marvel Anne (Barbara Hunter). - Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
As Shane and his grandfather look up at the stars, the grandfather tells the story of the Quillwork Girl and her seven star brothers, which is about a Cheyenne girl who puts her faith in a dream and searches for seven brothers, but who must then contend with the Buffalo nation. - Dreamkeeper
But can he contend with the fact that the killer's fingerprint doesn't match anybody on the ship. - Murder in the Submarine Zone
Both the Democratic and Republican parties contend to secure Ralph as their candidate. - E Pluribus Wiggum
Soon, crucifixes pop up next to the Buddha in the family’s house, and Eve must contend with a Sunday school class where her wild imagination is distinctly out of place. - Eve and the Fire Horse
She must contend with the aftermath of her parents' acrimonious divorce. - Too Young to Marry
Martin must contend with the girl's fathers, all of whom are wealthy, connected and concerned. - Rosebud (film)
The line (III, 6; Talbot) translates into English as "Against stupidity, the gods themselves contend in vain". - The Maid of Orleans (play)
The astronaut is forced to contend with the Obsidian's re-activated security system which has resulted in security robots being deployed, the space station's internal doors sealing and defensive laser grids becoming active. - Obsidian (1986 video game)
Meanwhile, he must also contend with the ever tough-as-nails Mattie Ross, a teenage girl on reforming him. - True Grit: A Further Adventure
Not only does Kevin have to try hoodwink Margaret into believing that his intentions are honorable, he also has to contend with Angela's overprotective, religious fanatic pharmacist father, Ed (Kelsey Grammer), who tries to follow the two "lovebirds" all night, eventually getting arrested for his trouble. - Dance 'til Dawn
Jack has had enough but he must also contend with his friend Joe, who was seated at the table to taste a delicious plate of mussels, a typical Italian dish almost unknown in America. - Treasure of San Gennaro
Dhananjay is dating Ragini (Namrata Shirodkar) and has his father's death to contend with. - Kachche Dhaage
In order to become Queen Bee she must contend with Carla Santini, the school's most popular girl, who has no intention of vacating her place in school society. - Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (novel)
This puts Marshall in a bind, as he has a 25-page paper on constitutional law due on Monday that he hasn't even started (and he must also contend with Lily who is so happy to be engaged that she is always in the mood for love), but he gamely goes ahead with the party. - Purple Giraffe
During a pre-flight stay at the Adelphi Hotel, Scarlet and Blue contend with a reporter, Harry, and his photographer, Joe, whose editor is desperate for news stories. - Flight 104
However, she makes fast friends with four other girls, Darcy Lewis, Mary Cudsworth, Jo Ellen Feely and Penny Raymond (Darcy met Daisy Fay after overhearing her call Kay Bob a witch); and they help her contend with how the Pageant was rigged by the Pageant's head, a mrs Lulie Harde McClay, who had promised the title to a Margaret Poole, who was supposedly sweet and kind, but was very much a hypocrite. - Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
They contend that Charles has planned to use this argument to deflect their suspicions and arrest him. - This Man Must Die
When confronted by his team, House denies the gravity of the situation and resents their interference, and they are forced to contend with the possibility his condition may be more serious than he's letting on. - Half-Wit
She is also attracted to a boy in her class, Selim, and has to contend with the popular group of girls at school. - Acemi Cadı
The novel concerns a time of great change, when four forces – in the form of secret societies – contend to control the next phase of humanity's history. - Fourth Mansions
Meanwhile, the Silver Daggers have to contend with the arrival of a new gang, led by the villainous Crabs (Chase Newhart), at the high school. - Switchblade Sisters
But before they can leave they must all contend with a desperate war correspondent and one final act of violence that permanently scars the village. - The Maze (novel)
Lisa must contend with the complications of the scheme, which involve an aggressive suitor (Gig Young), Robert's jealousy, and her own guilt. - Five Miles to Midnight
The two are pursued by the late cultist's followers and trapped between them and the forces of Yvette's lordly suitor, which contend over who will get them. - The Pixilated Peeress
As Taylor's influence over the community deepens, Patrick also has his own demons to contend with as he battles alcoholism and his repressed homosexuality, all of which make him a perfect target for Taylor. - Dice (miniseries)
Matron, on the other hand, has more than enough to contend with on the wards, with the gluttonous patient Mrs Tidey (Joan Sims) who seems more interested in eating than producing a baby, and her long-suffering British Rail worker husband (Kenneth Connor) who continually hangs around the waiting room. - Carry On Matron
Along the way he must contend with a treacherous sea captain and his suspicious navigator, the duplicitous sorcerer Pwana, and the pirate crew of Malgo, who has a grudge against Kerin's family. - The Honorable Barbarian
Ross, as the hired expert, then has to contend with the 'helpful' suggestions from both the financier and Lockwood's young daughter, Alix. - An Old Captivity
The commandos led by Brigadier General Dan Shomron (Arik Lavie) had to contend with a large armed Ugandan military detachment and used a ruse to overcome the defenses. - Operation Thunderbolt (film)
The commandos led by Brigadier General Dan Shomron (Harris Yulin) had to contend with a large armed Ugandan military detachment and used a ruse to overcome the defenses. - Victory at Entebbe
Atop the girders, 20 stories in the air, they finally switch trousers, contend with a crab, and manage to nearly fall to their death a few dozen times. - Liberty (1929 film)
Gen Dan Shomron (Charles Bronson) had to contend with a large armed Ugandan military detachment and used a ruse to overcome the defenses. - Raid on Entebbe (film)
Meanwhile, they must also contend with (inept) hired gunslingers who have been sent by railroad magnates to stop the journey, as they fear the bad publicity it could create for the settlers about to commence a 'land-rush' into the west. - Wagons East!
He must also contend with Rachel's current husband, Bertram Stone (John Lone), who does not know that his wife is still married to another man. - The Moderns
In addition, the player must contend with the alien races living in the area that the player is exploring. - Lightspeed (video game)
Tired and demoralized, the force has to contend with a seemingly perfect young couple suffering arson attacks and death threats, a suspicious suicide, burglaries, pornographic videos, poison-pen letters. - Night Frost
Arthur battles with Lord Sunday, who also has to contend with an invasion by the combined forces of the Piper and the subservient Saturday. - Lord Sunday
Not only must Luc contend with ambitious reporter Erin Young (Heidi Schanz), who will not leave his side, but he must also contend with General Radford (Daniel von Bargen) who wants to take extreme measures to stopETH. - Universal Soldier: The Return
It proves not as easy as that, however, as they must contend with challenges to the leadership from Bái-Yá Shàn, the granddaughter of the leaders of the 108 Dragons, and attempts to destroy the Dragons from other underground organizations. - Crying Freeman
Senate, in the fall of 1992, but in a story that nearly mirrored Bill Clinton's problems in the Presidential election that year, Ross would have to contend with someone blackmailing him over his love life with the unpredictable Blake (in a surprising move this blackmailer turned out to be a clean and sober, but very angry Holly—still angry at Blake taking Ross away from her --, not Roger—although Roger took the pictures of Ross and Blake in bed). - Guiding Light (1990–99)
dr Ed Bauer had to contend with two other interns at Cedars who were vying to become Steve's new protégé, dr Joseph "Joe" Werner and dr Jim Frazier, with Jim soon becoming a new resident. - Guiding Light (1960–69)
Unfortunately, Arthur still has to contend with the Fetchers who have managed to steal away his Atlas during his struggle with Monday's Noon. - Mister Monday
In Shadow Scourge (2000), the heroes contend with Ocajinik, apparently one of Lovecraft’s Old Ones. - Outlanders
When they stop for the night, the friends contend with a group of toy jesters who also want the train, but advise them to leave Toyland. - Care Bears Nutcracker Suite
The protagonists contend with the ruthless Lady Kale, a former princess of Avalon who has vowed to command all the magic and rule the kingdom no matter the consequences. - Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders
As well as learning to sing and dance, Sam and Matt must contend with Sam's dominating mother (Alison Steadman) and attention-seeking sister (Sarah Hadland), who appear intent on hijacking the proceedings and constantly browbeat and undermine the shy and easily cowed Sam (such as preventing her from inviting her beloved but estranged father), much to Matt's growing irritation. - Confetti (2006 film)
But first she will have to contend with her self-absorbed roommates, Callie Vernon and Brett Messerschmidt. - The It Girl (novel)
Karai warns them to enjoy their victory while it lasts, claiming they will soon contend with a familiar foe, which the Turtles suspect to be the Shredder. - TMNT (film)
Things are about to get more complicated, since not only has Rocky to contend with Karan, there are two other people already in her life, trying to catch her in their web of deceit. - Deewane Huye Paagal
Meanwhile, Joey has to contend with a stalker (Brooke Shields) who thinks that Joey is actually dr Drake Ramoray, the character he plays on Days of Our Lives. - The One After the Superbowl
Posing as detectives, the duo move into the inventor's home, where they must contend with his eccentric behavior, oddball widowed aunt (who takes a fancy to Hardy) and his misbehaving nephew. - The Big Noise (1944 film)
dr Brown hopes that this time around, a definite winner will truly come out of the World Heroes tournament and emerge as the strongest fighter of history, but will Geegus interfere in the tournament just like last time and if so, will he be the only threat that the fighters will have to contend with in due time. - World Heroes 2
The newly elected sheriff of Spurline, Ben Sadler (Chandler), decides to investigate the murder, but must contend with Renchler's henchmen and the fierce opposition of the townspeople, who fear Spurline would be ruined without the Golden Empire's business. - Man in the Shadow (American film)
Rod and Flora rescue Greenie and the Figs but have to contend with Ibor. - Twice Upon a Time (1983 film)
In the climax, Kincaid has to contend with a suspicious landslide which kills some of his workers, trapping others, and a gold bullion heist. - Carson City (film)
Set in 1953, the film explores the budding relationship between Billy Joe McAllister (Benson) and Bobbie Lee Hartley (O'Connor) (who corresponds to the unnamed narrator of the original song), despite resistance from Hartley's family, who contend she is too young to date. - Ode to Billy Joe (film)
He can no longer contend for the win and the two leaders pass him on the final lap. - Driven (2001 film)
Dolly must contend with the police and the gang, as well as her fellow widows, agitating for vengeance. - Widows (TV series)
Godtech can revive him, however when the JLA attempt to do just that they must contend with the Cyberforce who want to use the Godtech to save their lost friend Ripclaw. - JLA/Cyberforce
Cartman, at this time, is taking swimming lessons, but has to contend with first graders urinating in the pool. - Summer Sucks
In dr Wily's Revenge, the mad scientist returns to send eight of his old robot masters to contend with the hero once again. - Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge
On another occasion they had to contend with a racist officer, Captain Nepel, based on the French far right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen. - Les Tuniques Bleues
Another feature of the McGee series is the seemingly unending parade of colorful and invariably evil villains whom McGee must contend with in order to make a recovery for his clients. - The Deep Blue Good-by
Bobby pleaded with Baal to come back but had to contend with himself that he would miss being the Computer Warrior. - Computer Warrior
Gabriel is faced with many trials having to contend with Raphael on the one hand, and his reluctant wife, who is a constant thorn-in-the-side. - Archangel (Shinn novel)
Before that can be done, however, there is the problem of the Vore to contend with. - Eighth Doctor Adventures
Adam Sullivan (Scott Foley) is a naive, but well-intentioned federal prosecutor (an Assistant United States Attorney) in New York City, who must contend with the difficulties of both his work life and his romantic life. - A.U.S.A.
They contend that as the Doctor broke the seals he has transgressed the law and should be eliminated. - The Stones of Blood
Working to hide Gwendolen's disappearance, Cat and Janet are forced to contend with many complications Gwendolen left in her wake, and Cat must come to terms with his sister's abandonment and his denial of her exploitive nature. - Charmed Life (novel)
Captain Nelson must not only contend with the efforts of the saboteurs but also try to romance the railroad foreman's daughter, Barbara Bruce, who is played by Eve Miller. - Kansas Pacific (film)
Chuck and Jerry, their apparent mutual love interest Sally Goodfellow and their janitor-turned-KGB spy Old John find themselves transported to Titan, a moon of Saturn, where they must contend with the native Titanians. - Star Smashers of the Galaxy Rangers
He finds he has to contend with dr Pine, as well as his own girlfriend, Peggy DeFore, a nightclub singer (Mamie Van Doren). - Teacher's Pet (1958 film)
In both his guises Don Diego must contend with the governor's ablest henchman, the malevolent Captain Esteban Pasquale (Basil Rathbone). - The Mark of Zorro (1940 film)
As the survivors contend with weeks of nonstop rain, flooding destroys practically every dam and levee. - Lucifer's Hammer
The gang must contend with a trio of ruthless bullies (and their cat, Brutus, vicious enough to intimidate even Snoopy and Woodstock) who openly boast of them having won a raft race every year they have competed. - Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
However, the others contend that there is no evidence that the orchids will have the same effect on humans. - Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
While on the Moon, they encounter surface-dwelling, slow-moving, bi-pedal rock creatures that try to kill them, and must contend with a cave-dwelling giant spider. - Missile to the Moon
However, he has to contend with local bandits and a savage jaguar. - Green Fire
Soon she must contend with trumped up charges that she is a lesbian, and is fraternizing with women. - G.I. Jane
In addition to Kendall and Miss Hunter, Marlowe also must contend with Col. - The Horse Soldiers
Berlin and Vienna were captured by the Red Army, so Germans, former Nazis, Allied occupiers and Günther have the Russians to contend with. - A German Requiem (novel)
As the Kuun-Lan hunts for the Naggarok, they must also contend with the Imperialist Taiidani, who are experimenting with the Beast in an attempt to weaponize it. - Homeworld: Cataclysm
These siblings contend that sustained warp drive is destroying the fabric of space near their homeworld, and will eventually destroy their planet. - Force of Nature (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
In the sixth and final section, the activity deck, the players' characters must contend with various sports robots, including a "boxing and wrestling trainer" and a "karate master". - Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
He must contend with Max's insistence that he is over Jordan, and Jordan's new relationship with former military man Jonno. - Metrosexuality (TV series)
Apart from school, the group have to contend with parents, bullies and their own conflicts. - The Three Friends and Jerry
Others contend that the two concepts are not the same, and that eucatastrophe is not merely a convenience, but is an established part of a fictive world in which hope ultimately prevails. - Deus ex machina
Throughout all of this, Bean has to contend with the reappearance of Achilles and his own struggle to understand what makes Ender human. - Ender's Shadow
In the Mountains of Ignorance, the journeyers contend with demons like the Terrible Trivium and the Gelatinous Giant. - The Phantom Tollbooth
Along the way, Nick and Nora must contend with a wild wrestling match, a dizzying day at a merry-go-round (accompanied by Nick, Jr), and a table-clearing restaurant brawl. - Shadow of the Thin Man
The Morolians aren't the only problem, however, as Ulala must also contend with rival reporter, Pudding, and pirate broadcaster, Jaguar. - Space Channel 5
As the years pass, the couple must contend with a lonely, childless life, full of longing for the family they might have had. - Where Are My Children?
Meanwhile, Dorothy has her own admirers to contend with: older cast member John Van Horn (George Gaynes) and Julie's widowed father Les (Charles Durning). - Tootsie
Roland and Eddie are forced to contend with both of these personalities when Roland forcibly abducts Odetta's body into their world, with Detta suppressing Odetta during most of their travels. - The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three
Lermontov arrives, and he and Julian contend for Vicky's affections. - The Red Shoes (1948 film)
The station crew early on has to contend with a human resistance group known as the Maquis. - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
As the Dragoons maintain order, they contend with Fargo, a former Dragoon turned pirate captain who holds a grudge against their leader, General Viper. - Chrono Cross

Example sentences for "contend" in interesting articles

What about that screen cover that seems like it’s made from laminating material? If the tablet is meant for educational use, it’s probably going to have to contend with some pretty rough handling, dirt, dust and moisture. - Hands On: Indias $35 Aakash Android tablet lands in America
Won't urban-planning officials go on the defensive if their work is so candidly indicted, with colored markers no less? (Courtesy of Humara Bachpan)But those involved contend that the government has been duly responsive to the children's maps. - Kids in India Are Sparking Urban Planning Changes by Mapping Slums
Today, over 10% of our employees have come from this program, and we expect this ratio to go up to 30% in the next few years, as we expand our program. So I agree with the thrust of the WSJ article that most graduates coming out of India’s colleges (aka degree mills) are not fit to hire, but I contend that it is the employers that can and should solve the problem. - WSJ: "India Graduates Millions But Too Few Are Fit to Hire" - Yes, But .....
The project, among other issues, starts with a list of enemies (those being the enemies of the Government of India) that very few other projects would have to contend with. ""The only way to protect it is to have a home-grown system, the complete architecture ... - Indian OS
That made Connor a casualty in the social-media skirmishes erupting across the country as neighborhoods try to contend with suddenly savvy drivers finding their way on routes that were once all but secret. - Traffic-weary homeowners and Waze are at war
Nonetheless, the public crypto community at large voted for it, so it's hard to contend that NIST had something up it's sleeve. - RSA warns developers not to use RSA products
And today’s command-and-control systems must contend with threats that barely existed during the Cold War: malware, spyware, worms, bugs, viruses, corrupted firmware, logic bombs, Trojan horses, and all the other modern tools of cyber warfare. - World War Three, by Mistake
Many contend that we should lighten up on the sanctions for the non, non, nons so that we can throw the book at the really bad guys. - It’s Not Just the Drug War (2015)
It’s hard to imagine how Commodore, with fewer resources and all those baroque custom chips to contend with, could have pulled a whole series of similar rabbits out of their hats to keep the Amiga competitive. - The 68000 Wars, Part 4: Rock Lobster
Haven’t web developers got enough hassle to contend with! Interestingly, I have 3D CSS as “Hardware accelerated”, but CSS Animation as just “Accelerated”. - Star Wars 3D Scrolling Text in CSS3
While surveys may suggest low affinity on the Left for Ingroup/loyalty, Authority/respect, and Purity/sanctity, I’m going to contend that this is EXACTLY what you are encountering in episodes like the one you describe. * INGROUP: To be outside the consensus is to be ostracized. - The Yale Problem Begins in High School
Some of the schools' critics contend that high-scoring Asian Americans are driving the test scores, but blacks and Latinos do roughly as well -- in fact, better on some tests.That makes American Indian a rarity in American education, defying the axiom that poor black and Latino children will lag behind others in school.First graduatesOn Tuesday, American Indian's high school will graduate its first senior class. - Oakland Charter School: Spitting in the Eye of Mainstream Education
No-one knows this better than Torisugari, who still has to contend now with both his illness and with some of the same misunderstandings he faced in those early, surreal weeks. - How Japan came to believe in depression
"If I wanted to beat people I would just encrypt things and make it difficult that way," Mr Clarke said."It has to be fun and entertaining yet at the same time solvable which is a different problem space than most people are used to working in."And, he said, he has to contend with all the online tools that people can turn to, in order to track down literary references, obscure books, mathematical ephemera and forgotten formulae."The puzzles and games I make for them have to be Google-proof and secure against all of the regular attacks otherwise its boring," he said. - The man making puzzles for hackers
No maddening maths to contend with in order to get a properly exposed picture on a clunky, clockwork camera. - The photographers who refuse to abandon traditional film cameras

Meaning of "contend" in English

maintain or assert
have an argument about something
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Examples
- Siblings are always fighting
- Militant groups are contending for control of the country
come to terms with
Example
- They made do on half a loaf of bread every day

Meaning of "contend" in Hindi

लडना ( Ladana, ladanaa)
झगडना ( Jhagadana, jhagadanaa, zhagadana)
विवाद करना ( Vivad karana, vivaad karanaa, wiwad karana)
लड़ना ( Ladana, ladanaa)
संघर्ष करना ( Sangharsh karana, sangharsh karanaa)
होड़ लगाना ( Hod lagana, hod laganaa)
युद्ध करना ( Yuddh karana, yuddh karanaa)
वितर्क करना ( Vitark karana, vitark karanaa, witark karana)
प्रतियोगिता में भाग लेना ( Pratiyogita men bhag lena, pratiyogitaa men bhaag lenaa)
प्रतिवाद करना ( Prativad karana, prativaad karanaa, pratiwad karana)
प्रतिपादन करना ( Pratipadan karana, pratipaadan karanaa)
प्रतिस्पर्धा में होना ( Pratispardha men hona, pratispardhaa men honaa)
झगड़ना ( Jhagadana, jhagadanaa, zhagadana)
तर्क ( Tark)
तर्क करना ( Tark karana, tark karanaa)

Synonyms of "contend"

deal
make out
struggle
fence
contest
debate
compete
vie
argue
manage
fight
grapple
cope
get by
make do
postulate
repugn

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