borykać v angličtině:

His lawyers contend that he is telling the truth one of the groups contending for power

The defendant contended that he was driving within the speed limit.

he contends that the judge was wrong

You contend that creativity is as important as literacy

He had to contend against physical suffering.

The chemical industry has to contend with European climate policy.

... of change True liberals contend that societies can change...

Besides those serious problems, he had to contend with all sorts of people.

To contend in a joust, be it verbal, one must also behave in a chivalrous way.