fighting

Example Sentences

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Those that end up fighting -- through pressure or coercion -- often do not tell their relatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Rystad Energy predicted on Wednesday that a full resumption of fighting could send prices to $150 per barrel.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors, who hoped for a short conflict, now warn that the longer fighting drags on, the worse price pressures will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Enríquez García said that, although teachers face criticism on social media and some label them “lazy teachers,” they are fighting for a dignified and just life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Didn’t you notice,” she began in an oddly strangled voice, “how, when those men were fighting, the cute janitor guy yelled out, ‘Jonah!

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix