BY definition, older students have had to contend with obstacles, from broken homes to the responsibility of supporting their families.

Throughout each level, they must contend with various enemies from turrets to enemy rigs.

Reynolds, who contended from the start that the drug test was in error, initially bypassed his hearing.

As if the eyes of the other military services weren't enough, we also had to contend with the analysts from the Central Intelligence Agency.

He also had to contend from time to time with allegations that the agency was dominated by the drug industry.

Cienfuegos did not play in the 1927-28 season, contending again from 1928-29 through 1930-31.

Black Members of Congress also contended with increased expectations from the public and heightened scrutiny by the media.

In their reform efforts, they had to contend with stiff opposition from the conservatives.

He had to work very hard, having to contend with 630 pages of statistical material from 2005 and 2006 on the fight against fraud.

The early settlers had to contend with water from cisterns and individual wells.