as in fighting
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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Just, even that last play, keeping his composure, fighting like hell to get the ball off, and threw a hell of a ball.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Most of the fighting fans seemed to be escorted away from the section The scene returned to normal, and Cromwell said everyone went back to simply praying for the Bengals to win.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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As owners and the players union negotiate the deal, the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury are still battling for a title—and close to $23,000 in prize money per athlete.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yet Choinière was battling an injury.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Skirmishing (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skirmishing%20%28with%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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