as in to fight
to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery
the sisters wrestled on the floor over the last cookie
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Recent Examples of wrestle
The Moment finds electro-pop sensation Charli XCX wrestling with these questions, playing an exaggerated version of herself in the wake of the Brat Summer cultural phenomenon.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Corner Deonte Banks physically wrestled the ball away in tight coverage, and Beckham took the worst of the contact as both players landed on the grass.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Doorbell video captured Friday appeared to show Hyder punching the woman, 34-year-old Cherrie Moore, in the face several times while also wrestling her to the ground.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 2 June 2026
Askren is scheduled to wrestle former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad for Real American Freestyle in Milwaukee on July 18.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Corner Deonte Banks physically wrestled the ball away in tight coverage, and Beckham took the worst of the contact as both players landed on the grass.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Doorbell video captured Friday appeared to show Hyder punching the woman, 34-year-old Cherrie Moore, in the face several times while also wrestling her to the ground.
—Jericka Duncan, CBS News, 2 June 2026
Askren is scheduled to wrestle former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad for Real American Freestyle in Milwaukee on July 18.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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While Hulst tried to fight his way through traffic, Serna was in unfamiliar territory.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Aspiring journalist Lily’s camera was recording when the OPEF Marines invaded and began killing both Marsies and the Peacekeepers force that was actually aligned with the Marines and fighting against the Marsies.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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With over 60% of its power needs met by nuclear power, France is particularly well-placed to manage such an energy-intensive project at a time when Europe is grappling with some of the highest industrial electricity prices among major economies.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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With the outcome of negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz uncertain, companies and countries are grappling with the prospect that Iran will try to impose long-term fees on passing tankers and commercial ships.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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“Wrestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrestle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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