Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueling
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Impressively, Newcastle have reached mid-January still fighting — and, in a roundabout way, even (arguably) thriving — on all four fronts, albeit in a non-linear and rarely convincing fashion.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Candid figure on war, civil rights and religion Beyond the boxing ring, Ali was outspoken about his beliefs when many Black Americans were still fighting to be heard.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Blackhawks didn’t retain any salary in the deal but the playoff-contending Sharks still cleared up close to $3 million in cap space to help accommodate any possible additions via trade later this season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wearing a sleek black turtleneck, the actress is on a break between industry Q&A panels for her Oscar-contending film, Song Sung Blue, running on what seems to be a campaign adrenaline rush.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Bulls legend and Simeon High School graduate Derrick Rose was back at the Advocate Center on Friday to surprise a young Bulls fan who's battling cancer.—
Matt Zahn,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Carter's final film role came in 2020's The Way Back, which starred Ben Affleck as a high school basketball coach battling with alcoholism.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers have had an effective formula for combating their never-ending injuries.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Danes feel proud of Ørsted, which has succeeded financially while combatting climate change, a national priority.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Davie’s successor will inherit an organization wrestling with its place in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants, as well as battling enemies closer to home, with conservative politicians and media proprietors wishing to see the BBC diminished during charter renewal.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Having trouble wrestling your little one into the bath?—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
9 Jan. 2026
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Compared to early work like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, Once Upon a Time is more mature and reflective, the product of a director who’s been successful for decades, now grappling with his place in Hollywood and the world.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Everyone in music, including artists, is grappling with how to use AI.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Dueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueling. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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