Sustentou
definition
verb
she had to contend with his uncertain temper
struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).
he contends that the judge was wrong
assert something as a position in an argument.
translation of 'contended'
verb
pretender,
manter,
competir,
argumentar,
afirmar,
rivalizar,
lutar,
contender
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