fought
Americanverb
verb
Other Word Forms
- unfought adjective
- well-fought adjective
Example Sentences
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But that all changed in 1995 when the Bosman ruling - a case that fought to improve the rights of European players - significantly altered the landscape of football on the continent.
From BBC
It’s a striking claim for a country that fought a revolution to overthrow a king and hasn’t had one since.
Members of the Republican Guard carried the casket draped in a French flag into the courtyard to the beat of a drum before Macron read a eulogy, saying Jospin fought for justice and freedom.
From Barron's
A companion next to her fought back tears, her chin quivering.
From Los Angeles Times
“They fought for players’ rights and for the general betterment of the whole and it’s the job of the veteran players to pass that history on to the younger players.”
From Los Angeles Times
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