Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueled
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Although the Bucks fought their way back into the game multiple times and prevented the Heat from running away with the game, Miami never trailed.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Prior to the calamitous war following the attacks of October 7, 2023, Israel fought five wars with Hamas, between 2008 and 2021.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the Cyclones reversed course, battled back and ran away with a 75-53 victory.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Baltimore firefighters battled a massive fire Thursday evening, which spread to a two-story building near Morrell Park in Southwest Baltimore, according to fire officials.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Estancia, Los Amigos and University contended for postseason berths.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company’s legal defense contended that the claims in the lawsuit lack merit and pledged to vigorously defend against them in court.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Catholic and Lutheran churches and mutual benefit societies preserved cultural heritage, combated isolation and shaped the new state’s religious culture for generations.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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This phrase was born on social media and its effects can be combatted with intervention from parents.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2025
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But the hosts wrestled back control, scoring six unanswered goals and improving their record in home openers to 18-8-5 going back to 1996.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Zoox, which is owned by Amazon, has been slower to launch than competitors, and has wrestled with regulatory hurdles and safety reviews, but remains a clear innovator and frontrunner in the race to get self-driving vehicles on the roads.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ready for a chopped, tussled look?—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The race could revive a pandemic-era rivalry between Kiley and Pan, who tussled over vaccine and public health rules while serving in the state Legislature.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Kaplan questioned McCarty’s plan to expand homelessness services as the city grappled with a $66 million budget deficit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, China’s economy has in recent years grappled with a prolonged property crisis, weak domestic demand, and industrial overcapacity that resulted in deflationary pressures.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The officers scuffled with the boy and wrestled him to the ground before taking him into custody, a source with knowledge of the case said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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After starting the year with 14 wins in their first 15 games, the Trojans have scuffled to end the year.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Dueled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueled. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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