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firefights

noun

plural of firefight

as in fires

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Cal Fire investigators determined both fires were arson and arrested Vasquez less than six weeks later.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of fires

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The United States also revoked a license for Iran to sell oil in response to a series of attacks on the commercial vessels that the regime has not taken responsibility for.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 July 2026
This appears to be one of Kyiv's deepest attacks on Russian territory since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of attacks

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These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of actions

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By the time Apple wins its lawsuit against OpenAI, the decisive battles in the war might already be over.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
Against Brazil, Solbakken’s side worked hard to leave their physically intimidating centre-forwards in one-on-one battles for long passes in behind.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of battles

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Renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf also complicate the resumption of refining in the Middle East.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a post-Vietnam War law, the president must notify Congress within 48 hours of the start of military hostilities.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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