battling
Example Sentences
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Hilton and Becerra will now spend the next few months battling to become California's chief executive.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Almost all exorcists, at the urging of the Vatican, keep their identities secret, their role in battling the occult known only to the other priests in their diocese.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
“After battling an injury and having to sit out her sophomore season she could’ve let that defeat her, but she fought hard to be at her best.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
At least now, everything was settled, she wasn’t battling any more.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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