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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William Jennings Bryan stepped onto the podium on July 8, 1896, at the Democratic National Convention inside Chicago Coliseum at 63rd Street and Stony Island Avenue, and demonstrated that reformers could profit from working within the system instead of fighting it.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
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The big and heavy fights in the new trailer for gen ATLAS (shown below) really remind me of fighting various large enemies in Gigantic Drive.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Hilton is now battling for the second spot on the November ballot, with billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer, a Democrat, in third place.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Fuel costs remain a concern, but Hutchinson said Bath & Body Works is battling it successfully as margins remain stable.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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“Warring (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring%20%28against%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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