as in to contend (with)
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On his ninth day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to combat antisemitism.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025 -
This product is designed to help combat the signs of aging and promote smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The Motion Picture Association adamantly opposed that idea, and supported the right of other countries to offer film incentives.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The House narrowly approved a spending blueprint that aims to find $1.5 trillion in spending cuts before Trump released his proposal, despite the defections of two Republicans who joined Democrats in opposing the plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Farthing is being charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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That combination creates a hard, thin, and durable blade that resists rust and holds a tough edge.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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Lawyers for the county are fighting to shield much of the expert testimony from a jury if the case goes to trial.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Are Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox fans fighting about something again? ...—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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One is the world of a historically bad league season for Spurs, the world of 19 defeats in the 35 games played so far, still in with a chance of breaking their record from within a 38-match league season, a record that has stood since before the First World War.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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How Often To Clean Your Shower To Prevent Hard Water Stains For a daily cleaning schedule, Mock recommends making sure to always wipe down your shower (doors, showerheads, tiles, etc.), especially after each shower, since standing water is what allows mildew and mold to grow.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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This exceptional variety has bright golden foliage that withstands summer heat and winter’s chill.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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What to look for: The brick and stone walls are nearly three feet thick in places and are designed to withstand any inadvertent ammunition explosions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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While Texas remains the epicenter battling the largest number of cases, the presence of measles has been confirmed in 30 states by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as of Friday, March 9.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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As if fighting for equal pay legislation wasn’t hard enough, Ledbetter had to do it while her husband was battling cancer, even having to get his jaw removed in the process.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 May 2025
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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