fighting

Example Sentences

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Nigeria's police and military have long been overstretched: across its north, Africa's most populous country is fighting a long-running jihadist insurgency, complicated by inroads made by militants from the Sahel, and non-ideological "bandit" gangs.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

"I cannot tell you how heartbreaking it is to know that my children's lives could have looked completely different," she said, fighting back tears.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said that fighting the fire had been extremely challenging.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

As the Wehrmacht fought these ghastly battles in the western U.S.S.R., it was also fighting the British in North Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

In late July, the fighting intensified at the First Battle of Bull Run near Manassas, Virginia.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock