battle
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This jibes with the challenge hypothesis, which says, in multiple species, testosterone levels rise when males battle for attention from potential mates and go down when it’s time to take care of the young.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Voters had to battle to preserve a reform they demanded.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
What have we learned, and what does it change in terms of his confirmation battle?
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Earlier this year, a small contingent of US soldiers deployed to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces and help them with intelligence in their battle against growing security threats.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
And, after waiting for a favorable wind, the flagship, commanded by Vice Admiral George Carew, sailed proudly out of its berth, prepared for battle.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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