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Origin of fighting
Example Sentences
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The state is currently fighting the action, which removed the pressure on automakers to sell EVs within the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Mediators are using a lull in the fighting to patch together a quick fix to reopen the strait, hoping it paves the way for substantive talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
However Shanahan's decision paid off in the pool, and she was seen fighting back tears after securing silver on Friday night.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Canadairs are a prime weapon in fighting blazes in rugged, often remote landscapes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Clare pressed a paw into his one good eye, fighting to recall the exact phrasing Nine had used.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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