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firefights

noun

plural of firefight

as in fires

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The loss of pressure in hydrants has happened before in wildfires, including the 2008 Freeway Complex fire, the 2017 Tubbs and Thomas fires, the 2018 Woolsey fire and the 2024 Mountain fire.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Saudi Energy Ministry said the attacks had also caused fires at several facilities in the southern region, temporarily halting some operations.

— Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of fires

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Other foreign visitors have, however, been targeted in criminal attacks on Mexico's Pacific coast.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Even as crime in general has declined, the NYPD has reported a 16% increase in hate crimes so far this year, with Jews being the victims in more than half the attacks, officials said.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacks

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The Wolves hadn’t won many free agent battles against big-market teams like this before.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Bonino said that during their conversations Francis always encouraged her to bring forward her humanitarian battles, defending those most in need.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of battles

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Standoff Military hostilities in the region intensified in recent days, reviving fears of a return to broader war.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Oil jumped by more than 5% to $95 a barrel, while Asian stocks slid over worries the latest attacks point to protracted hostilities.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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