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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Thankfully, many judges have fought many of his unconstitutional acts.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Israel and Hezbollah have fought several wars and have been fighting on and off since the day after the start of the Gaza war.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stojaković battled a knee sprain in the preseason and a high ankle sprain in February.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The countries that qualified include several that have battled openly — and in some cases literally — with Israel, such as Iran, Turkey and South Africa.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Warred (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warred%20%28against%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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