as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region
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Despite being hit with a multitude of injuries, the 49ers have showcased some huge grit, fighting their way to a 2-0 record heading into the Cardinals matcup.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025 -
Bochy acknowledged that the Rangers face an uphill climb to the playoffs but said the team would not stop fighting.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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After battling both quietly for two years, the singer-songwriter let fans in on their secret with The Great Impersonator, their fifth studio album, released this past October.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a time where so many are quietly battling depression, addiction, or the aftermath of trauma, Trauma’s Worth is a call to arms—not to fight, but to speak.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Clashing (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clashing%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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