as in pitched battle
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Recent Examples of single combat
Meanwhile, Din defeats Moff Gideon in single combat, earning possession of the Darksaber.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Atlanta’s weird, wise warrior in single combat against the world.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
8 May 2026
The Laughing Storm rebelled against the crown, but the short rebellion came to an end after Dunk and Lyonel engaged in single combat with Dunk emerging victorious.
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James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Why Bomber Kills Are Undercounted OSINT analyst Andrew Perpetua who analyzes, tabulates and tries to geolocate every single combat video out of Ukraine , believes that the effect of night bombers is being seriously underestimated.
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David Hambling,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Ergo, Peter must best the city’s fiercest warrior in single combat, fly and make a bereaved countess laugh for the first time since her brother died in battle.
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Michael Nordine,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2023
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Atlanta’s weird, wise warrior in single combat against the world.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
8 May 2026
The Laughing Storm rebelled against the crown, but the short rebellion came to an end after Dunk and Lyonel engaged in single combat with Dunk emerging victorious.
—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Why Bomber Kills Are Undercounted OSINT analyst Andrew Perpetua who analyzes, tabulates and tries to geolocate every single combat video out of Ukraine , believes that the effect of night bombers is being seriously underestimated.
—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Ergo, Peter must best the city’s fiercest warrior in single combat, fly and make a bereaved countess laugh for the first time since her brother died in battle.
—
Michael Nordine,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single combat
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That brought retaliatory attacks against Sunni Muslim residents, and there have been pitched battles between armed groups from both sides.
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Parents and teachers on hand for the first day of school said the program was a welcome creation, allowing children to have a semblance of a normal education and social interaction with other students, even as Russian and Ukrainian troops fight pitched battles in the region.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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“Single combat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single%20combat. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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