fighting

Example Sentences

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Young people no longer see the country fighting for a larger cause or united by a common mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He added that the sessions which began over two weeks ago were preparing civilians from all walks of life for renewed fighting.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“That’s what makes fighting a fire like this different, as opposed to mainland firefight where we can drive in trucks and equipment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It adds that "British nationals fighting in Ukraine have been killed or captured…The British Government's ability to support you in these circumstances is very limited."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I could hear the big red oaks around our home fighting back at the storm.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls