battle with

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For her follow-up, she travels into her own past, drawing from memories of her father’s battle with cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The analysts’ remarks came after Lululemon on Thursday cut its full-year forecast for the year, following a bruising proxy battle with its founder, Chip Wilson, which management said hurt the company’s reputation and sales.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Two years later, Travolta’s close friend and “Grease” co-star, Olivia Newton-John, died after her own lengthy battle with breast cancer.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

After the race, he admitted he had "enjoyed a lot" his battle with Hamilton.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A squadron of flying machines, which had been getting the better of a ragged battle with Lord Asriel’s gyropters, wheeled in the sky and made off to the west.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman