fighting

Example Sentences

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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

Those that end up fighting -- through pressure or coercion -- often do not tell their relatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Rystad Energy predicted on Wednesday that a full resumption of fighting could send prices to $150 per barrel.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition to teaching and writing, he enjoyed golfing, horseback riding, fighting City Hall over an environmental issue, volunteering in soup kitchens and speaking to youth organizations, according to his bio.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They’d been fighting for months by then, but they seemed so relaxed and happy as the three of us followed a student tour guide down halls they'd already seen.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison