battle

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At the Candidates, one opponent tried to lead Sindarov away from the common lines that grandmasters tend to study, hoping that he could outwit the 20-year-old in a battle of instinct and intellect, not memorization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The home in question has been at the center of a number of controversies—and was the source of a legal battle between Perry, 40, and the home’s former owner, veteran Carl Westcott.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

That leaves the rest of the world for the two to battle it out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The documents came as part of a battle Hirschi fought with first husband Heath Hirschi after marrying Bridges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But what soldier isn’t afraid when he goes into battle?

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el