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bout

noun as in period of time in which something occurs

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noun as in competitive fight

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What's more, their congressional leaders provoked the ire of left-wing activists for backing down during the last budget bout in March.

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All boxing activities in Ghana have been suspended following the death of a super-middleweight 11 days after a bout in Accra.

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"The latest GDP and jobless claims data should ease the bout of anxiety kicked off by the weak August jobs report."

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A trilogy bout had been mandated, but Taylor chose not to pursue it as she focuses on a break from boxing.

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A stray bottle of amaretto – missed in Jones' sweep of the house – triggered another bout of drinking.

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