battled

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And he almost battled Raman to a draw despite her years of getting elected in this city.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Thursday's move would mark the first time the Frankfurt-based institution has increased rates since September 2023, as it battled a historic surge in inflation unleashed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The two battled over questions of nuclear weapons and how to deal with the Soviet Union after the death of Josef Stalin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Before that, they battled past reigning English Prem champions Bath in the last four and disposed of Top 14 champions Toulouse in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

One minuscule step at a time, I battled toward the barn, praying for help: “Lord, I can’t do this alone.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson