Example Sentences

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Lira, however, denied there was "constant confrontation" with the president: "There is no arm wrestling between Lula and Lira ... but Congress is conservative and some topics are difficult to pass," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 5, 2023

His many previous P.A. assignments included announcing Jack Russell terrier racing, billiards, arm wrestling and Arena League football.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2022

The 48-year-old, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, believes she is the UK's first female arm wrestling referee and this month she'll officiate at the UK's first professional national championship.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2021

ESPN, home to football, baseball and basketball in normal times, plans to run cornhole, ax throwing, miniature golf, cup stacking, arm wrestling and cherry-pit spitting on Sunday.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2020

I challenged him to an arm wrestling match.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez