fought
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Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Members had fought off plans for toxic waste incinerators and power plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
He told Ugen he was "married to the movement" and his forebears had fought against China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
On the 20th four Christian galleys fought their way through the Ottoman blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even now, dropping off to sleep, I felt it, and fought it.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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