battle with

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The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

She's been embroiled for years in a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But the big battle with the critics, percussion bombing away, remained playful rather than violent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Two years later, Travolta’s close friend and “Grease” co-star, Olivia Newton-John, died after her own lengthy battle with breast cancer.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But leopards are territorial, and he would have had to battle with at least one other male before he could carve out a home range for himself.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall