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

Altman won that battle with a jury rejecting Musk’s claims, partly because Musk waited too long to sue.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Well, not the goal itself. Or the whole intense battle with Jonah. But—the fact that you put yourself out there and don’t hide what you’re going for. You own it.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison