Other Word Forms
- unfighting adjective
Etymology
Origin of fighting
Example Sentences
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The last time Ukrainian and Russian envoys held official direct talks was in July in Istanbul, which led to prisoner swaps but little else in the way of concrete progress to stop the fighting.
From Barron's
An evangelical Christian, Huckabee first visited Israel more than 50 years ago at 17 and was immediately taken with what he saw as a pioneering, scrappy democracy fighting for independence like early America.
Many have found opportunities on Abu Dhabi's payroll in the past, guarding oil pipelines and fighting in Yemen against Houthi rebels.
From Barron's
Everybody figured the Chiefs would be fighting for their postseason lives.
From Los Angeles Times
Spurs can take a number of positives from fighting back with a numerical disadvantage against last term's champions, however the result leaves Frank's side 13th in the table.
From BBC
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