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are dueling

  • present progressive of duel.

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I think there are dueling narratives at play here.

From Salon Oct. 25, 2024

Schiff and Porter, both prolific small-dollar fundraisers, already are dueling over campaign dollars and endorsements.

From Washington Times Feb. 11, 2023

Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic are dueling to send tourists to the edge of space and back, while Blue Origin also hopes to launch people beyond Earth orbit and to the Moon.

From The Verge Nov. 1, 2021

The Predators are dueling with Dallas for the Central Division’s fourth playoff spot and increased their lead to four points with the Stars’ overtime loss to Florida on Monday night.

From Seattle Times May 3, 2021

At play are dueling personalities, perennial debates over economic development and law and order, and the rivalries between castes that make up the complex jigsaw of Uttar Pradesh politics.

From Washington Post