fighting

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She lives close to buildings housing security institutions, including a complex for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the powerful military and economic force that cracked down on the protests and is largely fighting the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It is not clear how many of those died in the strikes or in the fighting on the ground.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Israel's military said it was reviewing the incident after "reports of casualties among Lebanese civilians not involved in the fighting".

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“In an environment where you’re fighting for a promotion … It’s just a further incentive to agents to engage in this kind of activity. So it’s pernicious on multiple levels.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

In a matter of seconds, Mr. Garner went back to his sports section and Mrs. Garner started cleaning up and Freddy and Teddy started fighting over the last Pop-Tart in the box.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova