Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dueling
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And the conflict’s drain on men of fighting age has had ramifications for the rest of the Russian economy, which is now dealing with a wider labor crisis.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
But somehow, the Valkyries went cold and the Storm kept fighting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The series features six conversations — highlighting the arts of cinematography, composing, production design, editing, costume design, and visual effects — with the artisans behind Emmy-contending shows, all moderated by IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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Neither Rice nor Caicedo were playing for contending clubs in 2024, but both West Ham and Brighton, by virtue of broadcasting revenue or, in the latter’s specific case, the quality of their recruitment, possessed the financial resilience to name a price and then stick to it.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a growing fire near Palmdale that’s burned roughly 200 acres by Saturday night.—
Queenie Wong
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The 34-year-old has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and has spent the last two years battling injuries.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The company is grappling with escalating competition from chief rivals Anthropic and Google, faces lawsuits alleging ChatGPT played a role in shootings and suicides and is combatting general consumer backlash against AI.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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This control tactic is especially useful for combating pesky weeds that poke up in cracks in a driveway or sidewalk.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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So many of the issues that Tuchel has been wrestling with over the past 18 months are the same that Southgate faced.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For many leadership teams, wrestling with a question this fundamental requires exercising long-dormant strategic muscles that have not been used at full strength in years.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado in Merrillville, which caused complete destruction for many people who were left grateful to survive, but grappling with a long road of recovery.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The documentary also features interviews from Simmons-Hancock's grieving family, who are still grappling with the unimaginable tragedy.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Dueling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dueling. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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