Example Sentences

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“For nearly a decade, Jessica Mann has fought for justice. Over the course of many weeks during three separate trials, she relived unthinkably painful experiences in front of complete strangers,” Bragg said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Inoue, who has fought five times in the past 15 months, said: "I have been so busy and had so many intensive days, so please give me a rest."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Such a move would raise hackles in Turkey, which has fought a decades-long bloody conflict with the Kurdish militant group PKK, which it is now seeking to end.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The startup has fought its way to the forefront of the AI conversation with a novel strategy focused on safety, software engineering, and business customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

He has fought his way out of a number of tight corners by a simple combination of sheer luck and more talented friends.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling