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fray

[frey] / freɪ /




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Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The way that teenager Demelza Short has flown into the fray during this campaign, stealing a turnover and relishing the battle with France off the bench in the Grand Slam decider, is exhibit A.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

An unenlightening spectacle last week saw Porter float above the fray, wearily raising her eyebrows over the squabbling among her competitors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Eric Strong, who also served as chief of campus safety and security operations at the county probation office, has entered the fray once again after finishing third in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Had it not been for my superior brawn, she would have sacked my wagon. Finally she limped away from the fray, her glad rags askew.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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