fighting

Example Sentences

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He believes the battle he is fighting, for himself and other families, is the least he can do to honour them.

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

Democratic voters and interest groups quickly coalesced behind Becerra, who was seen as a steady candidate with a long resume in California politics and a record of fighting the Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Each time she persisted, overriding my commands, I scolded her for fighting me, and each time I would find later that she was right.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen