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fighting

[fahy-ting] / ˈfaɪ tɪŋ /




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Funaro’s family has been fighting to install air conditioning in his apartment since they purchased it two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The fighting has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis with more than 14 million people forced from their homes and 28 million facing acute hunger, aid agencies say.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

And on the opposite bank, giant murals pay tribute to Ukrainian brigades fighting at the front.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Downtown Industrial District Business Improvement District, said the city seems to have given up on fighting crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Torak came up spluttering with cold, fighting the river.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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