as in to fight
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
for years the Apache leader had been skirmishing with the Mexicans, who were responsible for his nickname, Geronimo
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More than other age groups, teens have to fight to stay on a schedule that doesn't match their biology.—
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
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CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The queen mother died last week at the age of 93 after years battling illnesses, Reuters reported.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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On Monday night, the country singer performed the national anthem for the thousands of fans gathered at Dodger Stadium who had come to witness Game 3 of the World Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers battled the Toronto Blue Jays.—
Charisma Madarang,
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29 Oct. 2025
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The group’s latest collaboration is with Food Rescue South Florida through lending volunteer support and distribution of fresh food, as well as annual funding to combat food insecurity.—
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Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Skirmish (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmish%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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