fight
verb (used without object)
to engage in battle or in single combat; attempt to defend oneself against or to subdue, defeat, or destroy an adversary.
has fought
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present perfectof fight (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In unpacking the new single title, Harper’s Bazaar suggested that maybe modern-day fame is the disease, and Swift the “early guinea pig” who has fought against sexism and re-created her own masters.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
He has always denied doping, a provisional suspension was lifted in November 2024, and he says he has fought throughout his career as "an advocate for clean sport".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Hollywood has fought hard for protections from AI in the prolonged writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
The church has fought with locals over closing a stretch of South Garden Avenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
‘Father, this hero has fought long and hard for our cause. His nerves are frayed. We should take that into account.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
