1. competing for something; rival

1. present participle of contend; competing or struggling against others
2. present participle of contend; asserting or arguing a position

Examples

• The contending teams prepared for the championship match.
• She is contending for the lead role in the play.
• The lawyer was contending that his client was innocent.
• Contending forces clashed on the battlefield.
• He spent hours contending with the difficult math problem.
• The contending parties could not reach an agreement.
• Scientists are contending that climate change requires immediate action.