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tussle

[tuhs-uhl] / ˈtʌs əl /




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The other piece of this is that for a while, there was this tussle between lower courts and the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

OpenAI won its legal tussle with its former backer Elon Musk on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

That became the center of a legal tussle after the city sued for its restoration and some panels have been restored, pending a court decision.

From Barron's • May 17, 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

The boys dive for a velvet armchair and tussle for a moment before realizing they both fit.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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