bout
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It was the same story in the recent bout of inflation following the pandemic.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
"I always say that my mum was my biggest motivator," said Hill, speaking ahead of her strawweight bout against China's Xiong Jingnan.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Usyk, who extended his undefeated record to 25 wins, consistently said in the build-up to this bout that he still wanted to fight on two more occasions before considering whether to hang up the gloves.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Nascar legend Kyle Busch died after a severe bout of pneumonia progressed into sepsis, Busch’s company said in a statement on Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Madoc flicks his blade, encouraging me to come toward him, as though this is just some practice bout.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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