battle with

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The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But the big battle with the critics, percussion bombing away, remained playful rather than violent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Two years later, Travolta’s close friend and “Grease” co-star, Olivia Newton-John, died after her own lengthy battle with breast cancer.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Altman won that battle with a jury rejecting Musk’s claims, partly because Musk waited too long to sue.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

And he looked out, and in the growing light he saw the banner of the king, and that it was far ahead of the battle with few men about it.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien