Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmishers
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Patrick Hoopes, the 2025 World bronze medalist on pommel horse, added to his medal tally, winning gold over Canadian and Colombian challengers.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026 -
The mayor has used his political capital instead to back challengers who, by definition, can deliver less federal funding.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The defendants had been in custody since their arrests in late July and August 2023.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Michael Bekesha, one of the attorneys who initially sued the City of Evanston on behalf of six plaintiffs in May 2024, said in an interview that applicants weren’t required to demonstrate that they were specifically harmed by the City of Evanston, leaving race as the only criteria.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Lawsuits brought by some cities and other plaintiffs challenging a 2025 rule resulted in courts placing some changes on hold.—
Julie Appleby,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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First performed as an Edinburgh Fringe one-off, where contestants included a bunch of Horne’s comedian friends, Taskmaster has grown into a genuine phenomenon.—
Alex Horne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The Traitors premiered on Peacock in 2023 with a mix of civilian and celebrity contestants, shifting to all celebrity competitors for its second season.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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While Lander has been skeptical of the cryptocurrency industry, Goldman has been supported by crypto advocates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The former Atlanta Braves prospect has accumulated parts of eight major-league seasons while pitching for multiple organizations, giving him valuable experience that contenders often seek during the long grind of a season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The final contenders include Norway’s AF Gruppen, France’s Eiffage Génie Civil, and a joint venture between Sweden’s Skanska and Norway’s Vassbakk & Stol.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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“Skirmishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmishers. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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