battled

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“Hacks” showed that in action for five seasons, whether Deborah battled to be taken seriously or Ava fought for her shot.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

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

Before that, they battled past reigning English Prem champions Bath in the last four and disposed of Top 14 champions Toulouse in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

For most of the 19th century, the Liberal and Conservative parties battled for dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I battled a different sort of guilt when I sat at my office distracted by the idea that Malia might be allergic to peanuts.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama