battle with
Example Sentences
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French sailor Charlie Dalin - the most recent winner of the non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe race - has died aged 42 after a long battle with cancer.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 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
“It will be sung year on year and age on age that Unferth went down through the burning lake—” he paused to pant “—and gave his life in battle with the world-rim monster.”
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
