as in fighting
to oppose (someone) in physical conflict
continually warring against their neighbors in an effort to expand their territory
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Trump has shattered diplomatic norms with explicit endorsements, fueling accusations from Mexico and Colombia that Washington is attempting to tilt foreign elections under the guise of fighting drugs.
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Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.
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The declaration activates additional city resources and seeks state support as firefighters continue battling flare-ups and lingering smoke from the blaze.
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And this is especially important considering his grandfather, King Charles, has been battling cancer for a few years, and preparations for his father to take the throne sooner or later are already in place.
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“Warring (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring%20%28against%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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