battling

Example Sentences

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Bass now finds herself battling for a second and final term, one that would cap a political career that has already taken her to Sacramento and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Keegan's family originally disclosed he was battling cancer in January, after the 75-year-old had "further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms" in hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But since 2016, she has been battling an illness that left her disabled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

By his own admission, these strong, silent double agents battling against enemies of the Soviet state were what inspired him to seek a career in the KGB, the Soviet Union's intelligence agency.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Percy felt exactly like he had at twelve years old, battling Ares on that beach in Los Angeles, when the shadow of the Titan lord had first passed over him.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan