Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueled
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All these years, the stigma stuck no matter how hard the family fought to change the narrative.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026 -
Trump’s pitch came at a time when mixed martial arts had fought its way into the mainstream.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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But a major part of Minnesota’s success in the series was KAT’s toughness at holding his ground in the post and pushing Jokic off his spots when the three-time MVP battled for positioning.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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On the first position, before the ball was inbounded, as Victor Wembanyama and Robinson battled for position, a referee went over and appeared to say something to them.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds — despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Prosecutors argued Anthony intentionally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation between the two teenagers, while defense attorneys contended Anthony acted in self-defense.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The awards, created by Prince William, are designed to inspire new environmental ideas and initiatives — and optimism that climate change and other challenges can be combated.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In the midst of the civil rights movement of the 1960s, TNG also combated racial discrimination in the news industry in hiring and promotion.—
Errol Salamon,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
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Officers Coggins and Pacholsky wrestled with the man as Jeffery tried to secure the gun.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Corner Deonte Banks physically wrestled the ball away in tight coverage, and Beckham took the worst of the contact as both players landed on the grass.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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The two Democrats have frequently tussled for moral high ground over their connections to industries that voters might see as unsavory.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Kevin Keegan and Arsene Wenger tussled with Sir Alex Ferguson, and in the years that followed, Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez battled in the league and in Europe.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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This happened even as many African economies grappled with currency weakness, debt burdens, and slow growth.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise emerged as one of the most overbought stocks as the market grappled with seesawing volatility this week.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Kupcho scuffled to a second-round 73 after carding the only 66 of the tournament so far on Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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The trial’s first witness was a video expert analyzing security video in which Anthony and Metcalf scuffled before Anthony fled toward the stadium exit.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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“Dueled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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