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fighting

American  
[fahy-ting] / ˈfaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. fit to fight.

    a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.

  2. tending or meant to stir up a fight or hostility.

    fighting words.


Other Word Forms

  • unfighting adjective

Etymology

Origin of fighting

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; fight + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Despite the threat, the Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the Islamic republic's forces could wage an "intense war" for six months at the current speed of fighting.

From Barron's

"This generation is different from the older ones" that have seen "seen fighting".

From Barron's

With both sides hardening their positions and strikes continuing across the region, analysts warn the conflict could expand further unless diplomatic efforts emerge to de-escalate the fighting.

From Salon

“And they’re currently fighting a war, so they might not be available.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ali told police he had first come into contact with a man called Abu Qatada, whom he believed to be an IS member fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, while playing online games such as Roblox.

From BBC