Example Sentences

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Indeed, Americans have been tussling over the time warp for well over a century now.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

The two countries have been tussling over Glas, a convicted criminal and fugitive, since he took refuge at Mexico’s embassy in December.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

For years, activists have been tussling with the government about a biometric ID project called Aadhaar.

From Slate • May 11, 2020

Second, he united the entire House Democratic Caucus behind the four young, female firebrands who have been tussling with Nancy Pelosi.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 15, 2019

They have been tussling over the issue with moderate Republican senators like Rob Portman of Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and Susan Collins of Maine.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2017