battled

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, who is subject to the pay cap “probably will have to be battled out in court,” Coyle said .

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

And he almost battled Raman to a draw despite her years of getting elected in this city.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Thursday's move would mark the first time the Frankfurt-based institution has increased rates since September 2023, as it battled a historic surge in inflation unleashed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

At its height, 85 firefighters battled the blaze but despite challenging conditions, they were able to protect the nest.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He thought about those stories his mother used to tell— generations of heroes who had battled Hercules, fought dragons, and sailed monster-infested seas.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan