Other Word Forms
- unfighting adjective
Etymology
Origin of fighting
Example Sentences
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Higher energy prices, linked to fighting in the Middle East, have weighed on the global economy—and risk assets like cryptos more generally.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
By his own admission, he is 'a man of the badge', fully committed to fighting for the club at all costs.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“This would be PG, essentially. You could even say G-rated. There would be no blood in it. It’s doing clever fighting that makes you smile and laugh.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
What makes Carvajal-Muñoz’s story different is that he is fighting back against the agents who violated his rights—and stands a real chance of winning.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
No more grooming-nibbles in the morning; no more uproarious games of hide and hunt… Torak bit his knuckle, fighting his fear.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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