as in to contend (with)
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Meanwhile, Charles is expected to visit a grassroots community organization, Harlem Grown, which created a sustainable after-school urban farming initiative in an effort to combat food insecurity.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026 -
The findings could help scientists trying to combat how much methane cattle emit—methane is a greenhouse gas, and the animals are one of the top agricultural sources of these emissions.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Puth isn’t a flashy showman by any means, staying mostly confined to the front of the stage between two opposing keyboards.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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With sedge plants, the rhizomes create a tough mat just below ground level that resists foot traffic.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both homeowners were charged with resisting.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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At that point, the White House needs approval from the legislative branch to continue fighting, according to the War Powers Resolution, a law aimed at reasserting Congress’ constitutional role of declaring war.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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Dyson Daniels and Mitchell Robinson were ejected after fighting following a pair of free throws from Anunoby that gave the Knicks a 50-point lead in the second quarter.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Pascal Struijk stood away from the Leeds United group on the Wembley turf.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mets players continue to stand behind manager Carlos Mendoza amid the team’s extended struggles.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Few teams could withstand such an injury, and Dallas wasn’t one of them.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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That week, nobody talked about anything but the lead-up to the big challenge in which Bukele and La Choly would see who could withstand the jolts of that bumpy musical fairground ride, which tries to shake off its passengers.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gauff battled an apparent illness during the Madrid Open, even taking a medical timeout in the Round of 32 over the weekend.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Peter Falk died in 2011 at 83 years old after battling Alzheimer's disease, a condition that made public a rift within his family as Catherine Falk fought for visitation rights while wife Shera Falk was appointed his conservator.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Square (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square%20%28off%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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