as in fights
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
growing up in the inner city he had often scrimmaged with neighborhood toughs
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The government fights the fly by breeding sterile male flies, which then mate with wild females that only mate once in their monthslong life.—
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Right Now As the country battles a deadly second wave, international donations are helping local communities access essential items.—
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Both wholesome kids get caught in the crossfire when He-Man battles Skeletor’s army of Darth Vader lookalikes in — where else?—
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Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.—
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Avoiding posts on social media is the way DePaul student Loughman combats her health anxiety.—
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16 May 2026
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“Scrimmages (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrimmages%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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