battle with

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A federal judge ruled Blake Lively is entitled to attorneys’ fees in her legal battle with Justin Baldoni, but denied her request for damages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

King died on Wednesday after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the Mobo Organisation said in a statement.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor of “Star Wars,” died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage after a battle with cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Ptolemy IV Philopater hazarded the use of native Egyptian troops at Raphia, and won the battle with their help; just a few years later, native mercenaries in Thebes used their hard-won martial skills to revolt.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro