fought
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“He fought the bear off with a hatchet, and ultimately they both got away,” Collins said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Wood was born in Concord, Mass., where one of the first battles of the American Revolution was fought.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Rising oil prices and a sector-wide profit warning had hit the stocks initially but they quickly fought back after Iran said it has ended its strikes toward Israel.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It seemed like the pressure of a Grand Slam final might prove too much for a fourth time when 24-year-old Cobolli, who had twice fought back from a set down, forced a deciding fifth set.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Many of my adult friends felt conflicted—both wanting greater freedom for their children and fearing for their safety as they fought to integrate American society.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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