battling

Example Sentences

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When they weren’t battling the Soviets, Johnson and his team were battling the Pentagon bureaucracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In contrast, German automakers, such as Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, are battling crises, caught between tariffs and bitter Chinese competition.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

While starving and battling lice, the young women distracted themselves by fantasizing about food.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Even though Dr. Cajazeira administered daily doses of quinine to everyone, half of the camaradas were battling malaria.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple