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tussle

[tuhs-uhl] / ˈtʌs əl /




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One of the many undercurrents of Wednesday’s debate was the ongoing tussle between Becerra and Villaraigosa.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The tussle over the new rules has loomed over UBS’s Swiss identity and dragged on the bank’s share price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Norway forward had already had his undershirt partially ripped in one physical tussle during City's 2-1 win on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

There was plenty of their traditional hard edge in a tussle of a game, but also moments of 24-carat sparkle.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I went to dinner that night all set for a tussle.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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