duel
noun
a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an accepted code of procedure, especially to settle a private quarrel.
duelling
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present participleof duel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Gyokeres could make use of long balls by duelling with defenders in wider areas, looking to run the channels.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
London's Metropolitan Police said ahead of the duelling events that it would mount one of its largest operations in recent years, as the British capital also hosts the FA Cup Final.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
Silva paired Reijnders ahead of a duelling Gonzalez.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Teams have deliberately looked to play long against Liverpool, which has also introduced more end-to-end running and duelling.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
Percy had been intimidating enough before - summoning hurricanes, duelling pirates, killing giants in the Colosseum...
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
