Contend
1. To try or struggle to win, either in a contest or against difficulties; to deal (with).
2. To claim to be true.
"The local archery star is going to contend for the national championship."
Paraphrased passage:
The local archery star is going to try to win the national championship (not just be a part of it).
You try it:
"The survivors of the tsunami must contend with many losses."
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