slugfest

Example Sentences

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In a grueling defensive slugfest with fellow No. 1-seed Texas, the Bruins won 51-44 to advance to Sunday’s national championship game against South Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

She’ll drop jokes, bits and digs in between the projected slugfest between “One Battle After Another,” “Sentimental Value” and “Sinners.”

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Naraoka eventually prevailed after a third-game slugfest, increasing his chances of qualifying for the season-ending World Tour Finals.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

On France's last visit to Dublin two years ago, Ireland won an enthralling slugfest, now regularly mentioned in 'greatest Six Nations games' conversations.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025

“Now where was I? Oh yeah, Hades will be mad at both Zeus and Poseidon, because he doesn’t know who took this. Pretty soon, we got a nice little three-way slugfest going.”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan