battle

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Everton, who were twice sanctioned for breaches of PSR, cashed in on Anthony Gordon in January 2023 despite being in the thick of a relegation battle.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In the time since the movie premiered last year, Peet saw both her parents go through hospice care before dying and had her own battle with breast cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The legal battle between the two has lasted over a year, and the pair are due to go on trial on 18 May over the remaining claims in Lively's suit.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The all-clear sets up a battle with rival Novo Nordisk, which has been selling a pill version of its Wegovy since the start of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But he kept on trying, and I respected him for not giving up, even though it looked like a losing battle to me.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan