battling

Example Sentences

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Growing up, Gallagher and his older brother played games like “Halo,” battling alien armies to save humanity from extinction.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

At least 70 firefighters and park rangers have been battling the blaze.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

They are battling surging energy costs, fierce competition from China, and weak demand at a time when Europe's biggest economy is mired in a long stagnation.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

For more than a year, Matt has been battling an uncurable brain cancer, glioblastoma.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She saw the trees on the far bank at a strange angle; she saw the gray sky lurching above; she saw Maila battling against the current.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo