Example Sentences

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A pair of peak-personality superstars, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, are tussling for primacy.

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2023

His remarks come at a time when many companies are tussling with staff over issues such as remote work and pay.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

County, are tussling with Brink’s over the value of the stolen wares.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2022

Uruguay, Peru and Chile are tussling to finish fourth to take the last direct qualification spot, or fifth to go into an intercontinental playoff in June against the fifth-place team in Asian qualifying.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022

As before, the magistrates are tussling over tiresome issues of jurisdiction; and Horton has no real powers to interrogate suspects.

From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2013