battled

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Filming in L.A. has emerged as a hot topic this week at the television industry’s annual upfront presentations in New York, particularly as California has battled other states and countries to retain productions locally.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Makary had battled officials in the health department and the White House on a range of policy issues including vaping, abortion and drug policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Maybe it was a little bit of nerves, a bit of intimidation, but he has just battled to stay in this match.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled what it called "terrorist groups" that launched surprise attacks around the capital Bamako and other parts of the west African nation.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The Quaker William Allen, who had sworn off sugar for nearly fifty years while he battled against slavery, drank his first cup of tea with a spoonful of white, free sugar.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson