duel
Example Sentences
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The Civil War, when it came, was widely seen as a duel to the death between the White Lion and the Mayflower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Through most of the game, the excitement was contained to a pitcher’s duel — a chess game of defensive plays, waiting to see who flinched first.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Rory McIlroy’s recent Masters win highlighted the surprising lack of a true major-deciding duel with Scottie Scheffler.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"It's really hard to digest because I don't think it was an intentional and violent conduct. It was a duel in the air and with a tall striker," added Le Bris.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
In this, the most famous duel in American history, both participants were casualties.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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