battled

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Russell and Antonelli collided in one incident and the Italian ran off track in two as they battled for the lead of the race in the early laps.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

And yet, all that pales in comparison to what he has been forced to endure while his mother, Janet, twice battled cancer, affecting everyone emotionally and financially.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Makary had battled officials in the health department and the White House on a range of policy issues including vaping, abortion and drug policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Roughly 120 firefighters, including one hospitalized with minor injuries, battled a large fire that burned for hours Sunday morning inside a Downtown L.A. office supplies store, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Heavy black clouds battled lightning in the churning sky and pelted us with leaden raindrops.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda