Example Sentences

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While he had been digging in the bowels of one of the world's greatest conquerors, Layla had been combating the Heka priest the two had escaped earlier.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2022

Fortunately for Marquis, who had been combating control issues since the first inning, Jimenez was next to the plate, although the ensuing groundball out was far from routine.

From Washington Post • Jul. 10, 2011

Our troops had been combating an elusive and cruel enemy.

From The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2) by Worcester, Dean C.

"Yes, I know, I know,"—he used his most tired voice, as if he had been combating the suggestion all along.

From Love and Lucy by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

He could not possibly know it was the stigma of having been a charity child she had been combating with all her power.

From Michael O'Halloran by Stratton-Porter, Gene