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dueling

verb

variants or duelling

present participle of duel

as in fighting

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Police encountered teens fighting, launching fireworks at other people and carrying handguns.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026

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As the trade deadline approaches, though, contending teams will surely be calling the Red Sox about Chapman.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Meanwhile, James floated the idea publicly about ending his career in Cleveland and publicly praised the LA Rams for dealing draft picks to ensure a Super Bowl-contending team.

— Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of contending

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Ronaldo’s elbow looked far more intentional, and egregious, than Balogun’s play that happened in the context of a player battling for a ball against an opponent with his foot.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
You guys find a way in the special of battling through it with jokes about Stage 4 cancer.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of battling

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Local governments in places like New York City, San Diego, Santa Monica and others have been wrestling with e-bike and e-mobility regulations for years.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Norway Cruise Ports Feel The Pressure That matters at a time when Norway’s cruise industry is wrestling with its own success.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of wrestling

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The Chicago Cubs are grappling with significant pitching depth challenges due to numerous injuries, forcing constant roster adjustments.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The investigation comes as the city is also grappling with questions surrounding a separate fatal shooting involving two Guard members, who fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a pursuit in downtown Memphis over the July Fourth weekend.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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