Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueling
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Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026 -
Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.—
Devi Shastri,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Hernandez disagreed, contending department officials walk over them.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
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The Swede's game should fit this difficult track, but contending or not will rely on what is going on between the ears.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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And this is especially important considering his grandfather, King Charles, has been battling cancer for a few years, and preparations for his father to take the throne sooner or later are already in place.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 June 2026
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Over the past 50 years, summits have led to promotion of free trade, cooperation in combating infectious diseases and a concerted, effective counter to authoritarianism around the world.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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At a March hearing on combating scams, senior officials from the FBI and the FTC gently sparred over whose agency was the best place to report scams.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Instead of wrestling with fragmented software setups, companies can now deploy these tools seamlessly across voice, chat, email and SMS channels.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Park staff and local stakeholders are wrestling with what comes next.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Philadelphia Phillies, grappling with challenges in developing prospect talent for their major league roster, have acquired infielder Tyler Miller.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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As Prince William celebrates another Father's Day, these candid moments show the future king grappling with parenting just like millions of dads.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Dueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueling. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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