The company has long contended that its security is among the tightest in the industry.

EBay's critics have long contended that the site could do far more to combat fraud.

He has long contended that the corruption investigation was politically motivated.

Globalization advocates have long contended that everyone benefits from greater growth worldwide.

American manufacturers have long contended that Japan's system is rigged against them.

American military leaders have long contended that high school graduates make better soldiers than do dropouts.

Editors of women's magazines, meanwhile, have long contended that they are at a disadvantage in the system.

He has long contended that his gambling operation is completely legal.

The insurance industry has long contended that it is exempt from antitrust law.

Japanese and foreign critics have long contended that such practices have been common.