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duel

[doo-uhl, dyoo-] / ˈdu əl, ˈdyu- /


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Their vantage point from behind the plate gave them what they believed to be the unique ability to determine the sequence of every duel between pitcher and hitter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Courtois launched long, Valverde won the duel with Nico O'Reilly, drove into the area and finished.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

On a more personal scale, the legal duel between Burkle and Anderson has become a battle over reputation — as these two influential figures in California politics and business attack each other’s character.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

To see why that is, watch her duet and duel with Carpenter in “The Muppet Show” revival.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

It’s not like I’m challenging her to a saute-pan duel.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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