as in wrestled
to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery
the boys would rassle and roughhouse for hours on end
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Generations of Americans have wrestled with the meaning and reality of the American Revolution, our national origin story.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025 -
The justices also wrestled with the role of science in the debate, with several conservatives questioning whether there was, in fact, sufficient evidence that talk therapy aimed at helping a child change his or her identity was harmful.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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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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“Rassled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rassled. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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