- present participle of fight.
fighting
Example Sentences
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Oil futures rose, adding to Monday’s gains, on renewed Middle East fighting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ahead of the debate, Sir Keir said the "landmark law" was "a tribute to the incredible families and campaigners who have spent decades and decades fighting to get justice for their loved ones".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Bitar, for his part, said that the risk of major fighting returning to Lebanon as a result of the regional escalation "is, of course, not negligible".
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Nor are they likely to climb much higher unless the fighting becomes worse and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for oil supplies, is closed to shipping traffic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Instead of me and Camille fighting over our shared bathroom, the four of us take turns silently.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
