fighting

Example Sentences

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"In contrast, in 2014 there was a fairly high percentage of 'fighting age' men among the dead, but this is much less evident today," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

"They used to call it 'fighting for freedom and democracy'," she said.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2023

“Advocating for high standards in our schools, safe neighborhoods and providing tax relief to hard-pressed families isn’t ‘fighting the culture wars.’

From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2022

“And naturally, as you know, online arguments typically get people angry and using what would be described as ‘fighting words’ on the street, but not online.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2020

I liked the uniform, I liked the excitement of going, I liked the idea of 'fighting for the right.'

From Green Valley by Reynolds, Katharine