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  • One of the books we had to purchase for the Taiwan course was an edited volume by Susan Greenhalgh and Edwin Winkler entitled Contending Approaches to the Political Economy of Taiwan, with articles by many prominent East Asian specialists, including Bruce Cumings, future AIT head Richard Bush, and Thomas Gold, author of the influential State and Society in the Taiwan Miracle.

    Three Old Friends Michael Turton 2007

  • I have been "Contending" for a gospel that is shaped by the cultural language in order to clearly communicate the message of Jesus Christ.

    Contend Earnestly mgunn 2010

  • * 'Contending' with the r»fm in her cheek, Steevens.

    The Plays of William Shakspeare ... 1785

  • As commander-in-chief of the Continental army, Washington admonished his troops that, "While we are Contending for our own Liberty, we should be very cautious of violating the Rights of Conscience in others; ever considering that God alone is the Judge of the Hearts of Men and to him only in this Case they are answerable."

    Michael Meyerson: The History Of Religious Bigotry And The American Voter Michael Meyerson 2011

  • As commander-in-chief of the Continental army, Washington admonished his troops that, "While we are Contending for our own Liberty, we should be very cautious of violating the Rights of Conscience in others; ever considering that God alone is the Judge of the Hearts of Men and to him only in this Case they are answerable."

    Michael Meyerson: The History Of Religious Bigotry And The American Voter Michael Meyerson 2011

  • Contending teams like the Yankees routinely trade away their prospects for major league players.

    Cashman: Stop Doubting These Kids Daniel Barbarisi 2011

  • Contending that neither of us were in love with any of them, so why would we want to stare at them every day.

    Time to get off the pot - SpouseBUZZ 2009

  • Contending that the state's plan disenfranchised minority voters, civil rights groups sued to block the maps in federal district court in San Antonio.

    High Court Hears Suit Over Texas Districts Jess Bravin 2012

  • Contending with an aging population and government cutbacks in medical spending, Japan's medical sector has been active in making deals, as such as Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.'s $14 billion purchase of Nycomed and Terumo Corp.'s $2.6 billion acquisition of CaridianBCT this year.

    Japanese Firm Adds to Overseas Buying Spree Hiroyuki Kachi 2011

  • Contending effectively with China's ambitions requires a better understanding of our own

    Don't Panic About China 2010

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