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battle

[bat-l] / ˈbæt l /




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He has lost count of the legal pads he has filled designing his own battle plan against the screwworm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

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

United States star Christian Pulisic said the World Cup co-hosts are "ready to battle" on soccer's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The same teenager who drafts op-eds to send to places like the Times plots his next battle attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Fin-Kedinn met the old woman’s eyes, and for a moment there seemed to be a battle of wills between them.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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