bout

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Shields said the location of any fight would have to be discussed but hinted at a meeting between the two stars at the end of 2026 and said the bout would be at middleweight.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Based on legacy alone, the national title bout is a mismatch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

An experienced fighter stood a good chance of making it to the next bout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Fresh pension-fund buying would come as retail investors have moved to the sidelines during the latest bout of stock-market volatility.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Soon as he could speak, he said, “Did you ever git Miss Pauline’s hat finished, Miss Love? She come in yesterd’y, astin’ bout it.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns