8
resists(verb, contends, resists)
5
sustains
4
confronts(verb, contends)
4
stands(verb, contends)
3
defends(verb, contends)
3
faces(noun, verb, contends)
2
abides
2
bears
2
disputes(verb, contends)
2
dissents(verb, contends)
2
endures
2
holds
2
opposes(verb, contends, resists)
2
protests(verb, contends)
2
supports
2
tolerates
1
antagonizes(verb, contends)
1
argues(verb, contends)
1
bickers(verb, contends)
1
braves
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