During the election of 1872, Louisiana was in political turmoil, having two rival factions contending for control of the state legislature.

Different factions contended, short- and long-term interests were entrenched in mutual loathing.

One faction contends that it is not democratic enough because too many matters would be decided solely by the planning commission, an appointed body.

What factions contend for Ra's throne?

During the French Revolution period, aristocratic and democratic factions again contended for control of Geneva.

That is, according to this analysis, he lets many factions contend, insisting their violence is beyond his reach as he relies upon it for negotiating leverage.

Some factions contend that a space elevator - if successful - would not supplant existing launch solutions but complement them.

Various factions among the Scottish nobles contended for power, and custody of the young king.

The privacy-rights faction contends that the security agency opposes codes that are hard to crack because the equipment might be used overseas.

Other factions contend that the Government is providing little protection for consumers by advocating an open market for registries.