fighting

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Both bots identified dips in my heart-rate variability data and an increase in resting heart rate from my smartwatch, which could indicate my body has been fighting an illness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It showed that the economy added 178,000 new jobs in March, which was well above forecasts — even as fighting in Iran raised energy prices and increased economic uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

President Trump has linked tariffs on Beijing to its help fighting the fentanyl crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It showed that the economy added 178,000 new jobs in March, which was well above forecasts — even as fighting in Iran raised energy prices and increased economic uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

He reached the overhang and threw himself into the rocky hollow, bent double, fighting for breath.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver