battle
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Once in control of swathes of Syria and Iraq, IS was territorially defeated in 2019 in a battle spearheaded by Kurdish-led forces with support from a US-led international coalition.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Dealing with fly-tipping has become a "constant battle" for Naveed Shakoor, who has lived in the neighbourhood for most of his life.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The dismissal of the criminal indictment is undoubtedly a huge win for Abrego Garcia, but he faces an uphill legal battle as the federal government continues to pursue an active removal order against him.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Victims of 1984 industrial disaster still battle health effects from gas leak and an Indian judicial system that is called corrupt and uncaring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The entire situation looked hopeless, which made no sense since I knew the Confederates didn’t win this battle.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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