wrestling

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Not just the goals that have been scored, but the constant grappling, pushing, pulling and wrestling.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“And I think we did have a conversation about wrestling with leadership, but settling into it, wanting to maintain it, hadn’t been quite defined.”

From Salon • May 11, 2026

In his writing from 2017, he’s clearly wrestling with his decisions and trying to sort through how he feels—and what he wants.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, meaning both parties agree to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and even sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“You look as if you’ve been wrestling bears!”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson