fight with
phrasal verb
fought with; fighting with; fights with
1
: to fight against (someone or something)
He fought with his wife over/about money.
The U.S. fought with Germany in World Wars I and II.
He fought with several worthy opponents.
2
: to fight on the same side as (someone or something)
The U.S. fought (together) with the Soviet Union in World War II.
3
: to fight by using (something, such as a weapon)
They were fighting with knives.
They fought with their fists.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
His fights with Pacquiao and McGregor were broadcast under the agreement, which was the richest in boxing history at the time.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
But a Kyle man was arrested last week following a fight with student protesters from Hays Consolidated ISD.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
He was dragged into a bitter proxy fight with two billionaire investors, who challenged his strategy, succession plans and Disney’s 2019 purchase of much of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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