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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
undoubtedly the team's best wrestler, he hasn't lost a bout yet
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as in case
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
she's currently suffering from a bout of the flu
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Recent Examples of bout
Young athletes across Chicago were gearing up Wednesday for their next bouts in the Chicago Park District's Citywide Boxing Showcase.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
It’s been a long 3½ years for Gio Reyna, whose promising career has been derailed by a string of injuries, bouts of immaturity and an aborted loan deal to England’s Nottingham Forest.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
While the fund hasn’t been around long, the strategy is working as SpaceX navigates its latest bout of volatility, Chan said.
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Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
It’s been a long 3½ years for Gio Reyna, whose promising career has been derailed by a string of injuries, bouts of immaturity and an aborted loan deal to England’s Nottingham Forest.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
While the fund hasn’t been around long, the strategy is working as SpaceX navigates its latest bout of volatility, Chan said.
—
Darla Mercado, Cfp®,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bout
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Mbappe, whose eight goals led the tournament four years ago, already has 16 World Cup goals for his career, tied for second all-time.
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This is where the true tournament of the best tournament in the world begins — where the safety nets are officially removed, where every kick is vital, and every blade of grass is earned.
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The dismissal of the arson charge does not end the criminal case against Hobby.
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Mexico has fired several shots toward Czechia's goal but has lacked precision or, in some cases, power.
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The biggest score of the World Cup competition may be happening off the pitch.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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One of the dogs involved in the attack was later found in Los Angeles County and seized.
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Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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The cocaine seizure follows a string of other major drug busts in Australia.
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During one trip home from the doctor, his wife had a seizure that depleted her portable oxygen tank.
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About three weeks after its release on April 17, the game had already sold over two million copies worldwide.
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According to Roberts, Treinen felt normal after the game.
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Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.
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Back like Captain America, revived and ready to go after being put on ice for a spell, needed to save the day.
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“Bout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bout. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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