raged
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A lawsuit between merchants and card companies raged for more than 20 years until it reached a settlement last year that is already set to make some changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
As the fire raged, mother and son used garden hoses to defend their property as nearby dwellings were torched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
In some ways, the situation is reminiscent of an argument that raged in the 1950s over “who lost China.”
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
The film depicted a sailor who was below deck, tasked with watching machines in an enclosed, lonely room while the war against the enemy raged outside.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
One night I tossed for an hour while dogfights raged overhead, streaking my patch of sky with fire.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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