fighting

Example Sentences

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The family of a teenage boy whose cancer returned days after he celebrated being cancer-free say a new clinical trial gives their son "a fighting chance".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The International Energy Agency estimates the world has lost about 13 million barrels a day of oil supply during the fighting, meaning more than one billion barrels in total.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A long list of local villagers and others claim the land is actually theirs—many of whom have been fighting for it in court for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She said: "We're seeing so many small businesses that are fighting to stay open, which is a such a shame."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It was more like fighting than swimming, and there was nothing elegant about my movements.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo