Word: contend
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...ballistic missile (SICBM) that would have a range comparable to the 7,500 miles covered by the 71-ft. MX. Its single warhead would probably carry a 500-kiloton punch, in contrast to MX's ten warheads, each with a 330-kiloton, independently targeted payload. Some Pentagon experts contend that a design breakthrough will permit the small missile to be moved about on a heavily armored vehicle dubbed the Armadillo. This launcher would be anchored when firing and be stable enough to handle the missile's blast-off force, yet light enough to be transported by helicopters...
...cagers (10.9 overall, 2.5 in Ivy play) did not go to Jadwin with history on their side The Crimson have only won in Princeton. New Jersey seven times in the last eight years, but this year's edition had to contend also with Mother Nature...
...investment professionals contend, and executives in Detroit agree, that the companies are in a far better position to benefit from a recovery in sales than when they pulled out of earlier recessions. That is because of new operating efficiencies. In 1979, for ex ample, Chrysler had to sell 2.4 million vehicles just to cover its costs. Now, boasts Chairman Lee A. Iacocca, that number has been cut to 1.1 million cars, as employment and other costs have been reduced by $1.2 billion...
During the talks President Reagan avoided going into detail on the most contentious issues, such as U.S. beef and citrus exports and Japanese auto imports. Instead, he emphasized the political pressure he faces to gain more trade concessions from Japan. Similarly, Nakasone described the resistance he must contend with in moving faster on trade. He indicated that the negotiations over beef and citrus products would have to wait for a "cooler" period...
Some dissidents in the church contend that Hubbard has gone into hiding to avoid legal hassles. They claim that for years he has secretly placed huge amounts of church funds and hoards of jewels in foreign bank accounts and vaults. According to this theory, Hubbard has let his youthful protégés take control in order to separate himself legally from the church and its suits while retaining many of its assets. Other Scientology defectors argue that while this may have been Hubbard's plan, the onetime loyal followers have taken advantage of his failing health...