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
She's been embroiled for years in a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
She bore herself with dignity, and although she was very small she was ready to do battle with all the terrible evil about which I had just heard.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
