fighting

Example Sentences

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“In an environment where you’re fighting for a promotion … It’s just a further incentive to agents to engage in this kind of activity. So it’s pernicious on multiple levels.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Reuters reported that the U.S. and Iran have received a cease-fire proposal but that Iran has rejected reopening the Strait of Hormuz for just a temporary end to fighting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

She’s also engaged in time-honored traditions: recording an outgoing voicemail message, prank calling and fighting with a sibling over who gets to use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

One goal remains clear for the young protesters of both Nepal and Bangladesh - they will not stop fighting for change.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“I was fighting monkeys, Grandpa,” I said, “that’s what I was doing. They were eating Rowdy and me up. Look!”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls