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fray

[frey] / freɪ /




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Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

That was the famous Slow Walk, led by captain David Sole, a piece of theatre in which the Scots didn't sprint like demons into the fray but walked single-file like soldiers going to war.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

An unenlightening spectacle last week saw Porter float above the fray, wearily raising her eyebrows over the squabbling among her competitors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“We welcome our sister states into the fray and look forward to fighting alongside them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He wondered how many men old Crowfood would bring to the fray, and how many swords Amolf Karstark would be able to conjure up.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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