contend with
phrasal verb
contended with; contending with; contends with
: to deal with (something difficult or unpleasant)
Customers should not have to contend with the problems caused by these delays.
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And working on private commercial construction sites means Bedrock doesn’t have to contend with the regulatory challenges of operating robotaxis and robotic semis on public roadways.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Trump must also contend with a growing MAGA backlash surrounding the files, which has caused divisions within the president's core base.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The 2025 festival also had to contend with cancellations by eight different headliners, from indie darlings Julien Baker and Torres (the latter later filled an afternoon slot at the festival) to country star Nate Smith.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
As All Time Low tapped into the nostalgia of past milestones, they were forced to contend with their legacy, and more importantly, what next steps to take.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Trump must also contend with a growing MAGA backlash surrounding the files, which has caused divisions within the president's core base.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The 2025 festival also had to contend with cancellations by eight different headliners, from indie darlings Julien Baker and Torres (the latter later filled an afternoon slot at the festival) to country star Nate Smith.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
As All Time Low tapped into the nostalgia of past milestones, they were forced to contend with their legacy, and more importantly, what next steps to take.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
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“Contend with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contend%20with. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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