contend

They contend that the protests are not anti-police brutality, but anti-police, period.

“Contend” is a very Cruzian word, and “I would contend” a favorite phrase.

The center had seemingly proven wrong people who contend that rescued eaglets can only survive in captivity.

He has to contend with much more conservative bishops, archbishops, and cardinals appointed by his two immediate predecessors.

Still, many contend the original Amber Room was smuggled out of Königsberg and hidden during the final days of the war.

Many contend that this system produces better results than if pipes of the actual lengths of 32 or 64 feet were employed.

If thou hast been wearied with running with footmen, how canst thou contend with horses?

Once set, the young plant must contend, not only with the ordinary risk of transplanting, but the cut-worm is now to be dreaded.

He did not, like some hot headed men, among both the Whigs and the Tories, contend that there ought to be no regular soldiers.

This was very flattering to those ladies, especially the Diplomast, considering the great odds they had to contend with.