as in fought
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
continually warring against their neighbors in an effort to expand their territory
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My great-great-grandfather fought in the Civil War for the Wisconsin 11th Infantry to achieve the American dream.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026 -
As Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood this year, historians are sharing how Black community leaders here fought to secure voting rights for people across our nation.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schwesinger also battled through an ankle injury this season, playing 16 of 17 games for Kevin Stefanski’s club.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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One person was found dead in an apartment when crews battled an early-morning fire in West Price Hill high-rise building.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Warred (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warred%20%28against%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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