Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueled
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film is based on the real-life story of Mark Kerr, a former college wrestler who battled trauma and an addiction to painkillers during the early years of the UFC.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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An early morning fire Thursday damaged a North Highlands restaurant as Metro Fire firefighters battled the blaze.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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He was never charged with any wrongdoing, Mamdani and other opponents have contended that Cuomo is still unfit to serve in office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Khan and his lawyers have contended that Netanyahu and his allies are exploiting a vulnerable woman in order to discredit the case against the Israeli leaders.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Long before the creation of DEI departments formally driving pedagogy in public schools, the ADL had proudly hailed itself as an organization that combatted antisemitism and other forms of bigotry.—
Sahar Mustafah
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Grammy winner combated the high temperatures in Long Beach by wearing a pair of open micro-denim shorts and a white T-shirt that’s part of her album merchandise, and covered her growing baby bump.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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At the airport, the driver wrestled our bags to the curb and was gone.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Colts went after him in Week 2 like few teams have in Surtain’s career, and Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston wrestled off Surtain to go skidding for a 37-yard gain in Week 3.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s blond hair was tussled into a messy updo with strands of hair to frame Jackson’s face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is not the first time Finkam and city councilors have tussled over management of the events and festivals Carmel has become known for.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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The deployment comes as the city has grappled with violent crime, including persistently high rates of homicides and carjackings, in recent years.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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But this is the first time the entire nation has grappled with a sweeping internet blackout under the regime.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The offense has scuffled, but the defense has been fantastic.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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In Montpellier, in the southwest, police scuffled with protesters who had set up a barricade to block traffic at a roundabout.—
Stephane Mahe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dueled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueled. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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