as in fought
of knights in the Middle Ages
to engage in battle on horseback with lances
The knights jousted against each other.
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The film is based on the real-life story of Mark Kerr, a former college wrestler who battled trauma and an addiction to painkillers during the early years of the UFC.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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An early morning fire Thursday damaged a North Highlands restaurant as Metro Fire firefighters battled the blaze.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the airport, the driver wrestled our bags to the curb and was gone.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Colts went after him in Week 2 like few teams have in Surtain’s career, and Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston wrestled off Surtain to go skidding for a 37-yard gain in Week 3.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Jousted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jousted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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