battles
Example Sentences
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"I can't accept, and we shouldn't accept, losing individual battles, duels, second balls, not winning enough tackles and just getting the momentum of the game going our way," the former Hearts manager added.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Rowan said he was aware the neighborhood would be hostile based on battles it had with the previous owner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
She would have been extremely reluctant to allow an 11th hour postponement after months of preparation and marathon pre-trial legal battles.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
But for many people life proceeded without too much disruption, except in the regions where the pitched battles were fought.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
