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dueled

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past tense of duel

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The dispute deepens a rift between the two countries whose armies fought together against the TPLF during the 2020-2022 war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
For three years, Bola Tinubu has fought to keep old FBI records tied to a 1990s Chicago drug probe about him sealed, hiring US lawyers to support the Justice Department in the fight.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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The bullpens battled to a scoreless draw, the Dodgers’ last stand falling flat after Tucker and pinch-hitting rookie Josue De Paula drew a pair of two-out walks against Brewers closer Trevor Megill.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Fort Worth firefighters battled for almost 18 hours after six electric SUVs were destroyed and two others damaged in a fire at a Cadillac dealership on Friday.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026

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High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with firetrucks and bulldozers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with fire trucks and bulldozers.

— Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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Countless poets have wrestled with this question, either writing about dreams directly or invoking them through the dreamlike manipulation of words and ideas.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2026
When media are more than ordinary products Since broadcasting began, American media policy has wrestled with how to support the information needs of a democracy.

— Seth Ashley, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

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For decades, Coke and Pepsi have tussled over important restaurant partners, which represent both a sales opportunity and the chance to grow the visibility of their beverage brands.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
After Lewandowski tussled with Inter Miami defender Ian Fray, De Paul approached Lewandowski aggressively and proceeded to recite the latest accomplishments on his résumé.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Trump or other parts of the executive branch have also, in policy and in the courts, grappled with The Wall Street Journal, The Associated Press and The New York Times.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
As live shopping grows, platforms like Whatnot have also grappled with issues such as theft and addiction claims.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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