as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
growing up in the inner city he had often scrimmaged with neighborhood toughs
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The event was the latest public honoring of North Korean troops who fought in Russia to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025 -
In his remarks, Sures saluted his late father, who fought in Israel’s War of Independence in 1948.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Disney battled top cable operator Charter Communications and the agreement that resulted after a 10-day blackout served as a template for the industry.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two men have battled against each other several times.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Scrimmaged (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmaged%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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