battle with

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For her follow-up, she travels into her own past, drawing from memories of her father’s battle with cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

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

While software stocks on the list like Zoom, Okta and the Trade Desk have strong numbers, they are girding for a widely expected battle with AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Along the way, I had to do battle with several NPCs: a troll, a Cyclops, and a really annoying thief.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline