fought
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In unpacking the new single title, Harper’s Bazaar suggested that maybe modern-day fame is the disease, and Swift the “early guinea pig” who has fought against sexism and re-created her own masters.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
He also fought in court to get the inspection records for poles along more than 200,000 miles of electric distribution lines in eight states served by Minnesota-based utility Xcel Energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The former undersheriff initially fought the charges, resulting in a mistrial last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Amhara's Fano group fought alongside federal forces during the Tigray war.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Natalie fought her way back up again and found Mama beside her, coughing and gagging but all right.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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