battled

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But in recent months, as prosecutors battled the Justice companies in court over subpoenas for records, the Office of the Deputy Attorney General shut down the probe.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Perhaps most crucially, while many of his rivals have battled through multiple five-set matches, Zverev has won three of his four matches in straight sets and spent a little over nine hours on court.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Heavy black clouds battled lightning in the churning sky and pelted us with leaden raindrops.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda