fighting

Example Sentences

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It is not clear how many of those died in the strikes or in the fighting on the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She’s also engaged in time-honored traditions: recording an outgoing voicemail message, prank calling and fighting with a sibling over who gets to use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“In an environment where you’re fighting for a promotion … It’s just a further incentive to agents to engage in this kind of activity. So it’s pernicious on multiple levels.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Reuters reported that the U.S. and Iran have received a cease-fire proposal but that Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz for just a temporary end to fighting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She bites her lip, as if fighting to keep the tears from falling, and I feel something heavy inside my heart.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila