contend with

I contended with him for the prize.

Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them.

Each square was a volcano attacked by a cloud; lava contended with lightning.

a wise man contended with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest.

The Jews then contended with one another, saying, How can this man give us His flesh to eat?

As Crawford contended with heartbreak in his private life, his career soared to greater heights.

He has contended with physical ailments: persistent acid reflux and shortness of breath; he sought immediate treatment.

The century in the late 70s for the enrichment strategy mouth nuclear power, contended with the US.

Shall he that contended with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

He contended with his friends about trifles.

The overall feeling is that the government contended with the businessmen and people for profits.

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;

and contended with chains defending for truth of laws