fray
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Vrancken intervened on the touchline when it appeared that Magnusson was about to be sent back into the fray.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
But as the largest consumer of water from the Colorado River, it’s not going to escape the fray.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the country should "prepare" for the possibility of being removed from Washington's duty-free trade programme for Africa, as ties between the two nations continue to fray.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Message boards erupted, and Neal, the YouTuber who regularly recapped “Bachelor” episodes on his show, dug into the paternity fray.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Her frown deepened when she discovered the Captain of the Guard smirking as they walked into the fray of the readying company.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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