Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firefights
Noun
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Mine explosions and factory fires spurred the creation of OSHA, setting basic safety standards.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Mayor John McCann said the city took extra precautions in reviewing the proposal, noting lessons learned from older battery facilities that experienced fires in Otay Mesa and Escondido.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The attacks included gunmen who used gliders to enter Israel.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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Executives appear worried the attacks are driven by conspiracy theories linking 5G cell towers to health risks, a concern that also sparked similar vandalism against cell sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, not everyone views Trump’s actions regarding Venezuela as negatively destabilizing.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some Virginia elections have turned into battles over which candidate will be toughest on data centers; others elections have already been lost over them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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As things get predictably dark for the struggling couple – and for some unlucky flies that get to experience her rage first-hand – their battles are frequently hilarious.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The end of hostilities could also revive deals like a joint venture between BP and Abu Dhabi’s national oil company, which had been paused during the war.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The alliance should also increase its training with an eye toward degrading or destroying the Kaliningrad facilities should direct hostilities break out.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Firefights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firefights. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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